Orthognathic surgery

Jaw surgery, or orthognathic surgery is usually done in combination with braces, Invisalign, or some other orthodontic procedure.

On Thursday, August 23, 2018 I had double jaw surgery. This included a Le Fort 3 Osteotomy on my upper jaw and a Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy on my lower jaw. This corrective jaw surgery (otherwise known as orthognathic surgery) was done to fix skeletal and dental irregularities I was born with. Read on to hear about my surgery and recovery experience two weeks post operation.

Many patients think they need double jaw surgery to get a smaller face! Orthognathic surgery is more of a functionality surgery. ID Hospital specializes in orthognathic surgeries and facial bone surgeries. Click here to find out more about this surgery! #idhospital #idhospitalkorea #plasticsurgery #koreanplasticsurgery #surgeryinkorea #facialcontouring #orthognathicsurgery #doublejawsurgery #malocclusion #mouthprotrusion #underbite #overbite #crossbite

Orthognathic surgery can fix protruding chin, facial asymmetry, protruding mouth and uneven chin or long face. Find out more about orthognathic surgery on id Hospital website. #orthognathicsurgery #doublejawsurgery #twojawsurgery #plasticsurgerykorea #orthognathicsurgeryinkorea #orthognathicsurgerybeforeafter #doublejawsurgeryinkorea #doublejawsurgerybeforeafter #jawsurgery

Patients with dentofacial deformities are best cared for by a multidisciplinary team, a comprehensive care setting with orthodontics, dentistry, speech therapy, social services, and internal medicine or pediatrics working along with the plastic surgeon. Orthognathic surgery does not eliminate the need for orthodontic intervention, but instead works in concert with the orthodontics to create the optimal outcome. The goal is an optimal dental relationship and facial aesthetic. Design of the…

Corrective jaw surgery by oral surgeon Dr. Wilson corrects function, speech, and appearance. Learn more in Phoenix and Gilbert locations.

When the Jaws Don’t Align Correctly Some patients have significant over and under bites that cannot be corrected with orthodontics alone. This is when orthognathic surgery... Continue Reading

Orthognathic surgery is designed to improve basic orofacial functions such as breathing, chewing & speaking. Patients are usually discharged after surgery.

To move the face, messages are sent from the brain to the facial muscles through a nerve called the facial nerve. The messages sent by these nerves allow you to smile, frown, close your eyes, etc. Due to the importance of facial mimicry in human ...