Corrective jaw surgery addresses and corrects facial bone deformities, specifically those of the jaws and teeth. These deformities often cause problems and difficulties related to chewing, speaking, sleeping, and other daily activities. Furthermore, these deformities are usually aesthetically unsightly and affect the patient’s facial appearance, reducing their satisfaction and self-confidence. Orthognathic surgery, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, corrects these problems, resulting in an improved overall facial appearance and increased self-esteem.
Just as orthodontics repositions teeth, orthodontic surgery (also known as orthognathic surgery) corrects the relationship between the jaws and surrounding facial tissues to improve a patient’s ability to chew, speak, and breathe, and most importantly, to improve their facial appearance. Since teeth are naturally embedded in the jawbone, jaw movement also moves the teeth. Therefore, orthodontic treatment is always performed in conjunction with orthognathic surgery to ensure that the teeth are properly aligned after the procedure.