Maxillofacial surgery is the name given to surgical procedures performed on the tissues inside and around the mouth. While minor surgical procedures can be performed by all dentists, more comprehensive and complicated procedures should be performed by maxillofacial surgery specialists.

Maxillofacial Deformation

Correction of jaw deformities (orthognathic surgery) is the surgical correction of skeletal defects and asymmetries between the teeth and jaws.

Orthognathic surgery results in dramatic changes in appearance, chewing, speaking and breathing. Although there is a very clear aesthetic change after surgery, the main purpose of orthognathic surgery is to correct the function.

You can decide whether you need orthognathic surgery after a detailed examination by a maxillofacial surgeon and orthodontist together. This examination includes all the necessary evaluations to meet both your aesthetic and functional expectations. Prior to the surgical intervention, patients are thoroughly counseled to fully understand the treatment process, potential risks and outcomes.

Ultimately, successful orthognathic surgery should provide both aesthetic and functional benefits. Open communication and collaboration between both the patient and the treatment team is essential to achieve the ideal outcome.