Orthognathic surgery, commonly known as corrective jaw surgery, is recommended when jaw irregularities cannot be corrected through orthodontic treatment alone. Proper jaw alignment is essential for comfortable chewing, speaking, breathing, and maintaining facial balance.
Patients with severe bite discrepancies may experience difficulty eating, speech problems, facial asymmetry, chronic jaw pain, or obstructive sleep apnea. Using advanced digital planning and surgical techniques, orthognathic surgery can reposition the jaws to improve both function and facial aesthetics.
The treatment process usually involves a combination of orthodontics and surgery, carefully planned by a multidisciplinary team. The result is improved bite function, enhanced facial harmony, and long-term oral health benefits.
Conditions That May Require Orthognathic Surgery
- Severe overbite or underbite
- Facial asymmetry
- Difficulty chewing food
- Speech-related issues
- Chronic jaw pain
- Open bite conditions
- Jaw-related sleep apnea problems
A detailed consultation and digital evaluation can determine whether orthognathic surgery is the right solution for achieving optimal jaw function and facial balance.
