Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics combines advanced orthodontic treatment
with corrective jaw surgery to address a significant bite and jaw
alignment issues. By coordinating care between your orthodontist
and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, this approach improves both
the function of your bite and the balance of your facial appearance.
What is Surgical Orthodontics?
Surgical orthodontics is a specialized treatment option for patients whose orthodontic concerns are caused by jaw position rather than tooth alignment alone. While braces or clear aligners can correct many bite problems, some cases require orthognathic (corrective jaw) surgery to properly align the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. This combined approach can improve how the teeth fit together while also enhancing chewing, speaking, breathing, and overall facial harmony.
Who is a Candidate for this Treatment?
For Complex Bite Issues
Surgical orthodontics may be recommended for patients with severe bite discrepancies that cannot be corrected with orthodontics alone, such as significant overbites, underbites, open bites, or facial asymmetry.
Jaw Alignment Problems
Patients whose jaws are misaligned due to growth differences, developmental conditions, or past trauma may benefit from corrective jaw surgery combined with orthodontic treatment to restore proper jaw position and function.
Improving Facial Aesthetics
In addition to functional improvements, surgical orthodontics can enhance facial balance and symmetry by correcting jaw relationships that affect the profile, chin position, or overall facial proportions.
The Surgical Orthodontic Process
Surgical orthodontics is part of a comprehensive treatment plan that typically takes two to three years to complete. Each phase is carefully planned and coordinated to ensure predictable, stable results.
1
Pre-Surgical Orthodontics
Before surgery, braces or clear aligners are used to gradually align the teeth and prepare them for the new jaw position. This phase usually lasts several months and is essential for achieving an optimal final bite.
2
The Surgical Procedure
Once the teeth are properly positioned, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon performs the corrective jaw surgery to reposition the upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. This step addresses the underlying skeletal issue that cannot be corrected with orthodontics alone.
3
Post-Surgical Refinement
After healing, orthodontic treatment continues to fine-tune tooth alignment and bite function. This final phase ensures long-term stability, comfort, and a healthy, balanced smile.
The Surgical Process & FAQs
A Combined Approach
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