Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic surgery refers to jaw surgery – in conjunction with braces – used to correct irregularities of your jaw bones and other abnormalities of the face.

The purpose of this treatment is to realign the patient’s jaws and teeth to improve appearance and to improve how well jaws and teeth function. In other words, orthognathic surgery is performed to help align upper and lower jaws in adult patients when they don’t line up correctly.

Orthognathic surgery is considered a major surgery, and it can disrupt your life for a few weeks.

Different Types of Jaw Problems Requiring Orthognathic Surgery

There are many syndromes affecting facial structure that orthognathic surgery can treat. Some of them include:

• Birth defects affecting the jaws, including cleft lip and palate
• Overbite and open bite
• Underbite/crossbite
• Protrusion

Surgery can also address issues created by Jaw Problems, such as:

• Poor jaw function and health
• Temporal mandibular joint disorder (TMJ)
• Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)

Types of Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)

There are five common types of orthognathic surgery:

1. Bimaxillary Osteotomy

Bimaxillary osteotomy, also known as double jaw surgery, is performed when you have a problem that is affecting both jaws.

2. Maxillary Osteotomy

Maxillary osteotomy is performed when your upper jaw is sticking out too much or too little. This surgery is also performed to correct a crossbite or an open bite.

3. Mandibular Osteotomy

Mandibular osteotomy is performed when your lower jaw is sticking out too much or too little.

4. Genioplasty Surgery

Genioplasty surgery is performed to help correct a receding or prominent chin. It is also sometimes performed with a mandibular osteotomy for a receding lower jaw.

Is Orthognathic Surgery Safe?

Generally, orthognathic surgery is safe if it’s performed by an experienced, well-trained oral-maxillofacial surgeon. However, there is some risk of complications.

Here are some of the risks associated with orthognathic surgery:

• Blood loss
• Nerve injury
• Damaged teeth
• Infection
• Skeletal relapse
• TMJ joint degeneration or pain
• Fracture at the sagittal split osteotomy area

Do You Need an Oral Surgeon in Columbia, MD?

If you need any type of orthognathic surgery in Columbia, MD (or any of the surrounding areas), please contact Saini Orthodontics today. We blend the latest advanced technology with our years of personalized experience to provide you with the highest quality orthodontic care available.

We have been providing orthodontic services in this area for more than 50 years and we have worked with highly capable oral surgeons in over 400 cases since 1976, with correctible complications occurring in only one case.