In combination with upper and lower braces, orthognathic surgery may be required if your bite issues as well as your growth and jaw positions are too severe to be corrected with orthodontic appliances only. It is also described as corrective jaw surgery or surgical orthodontics. Where there is a misalignment of the teeth or jaws (malocclusion), complications may arise such as; problems chewing and biting, talking, sleeping, breathing, swallowing, jaw joint pain, and excess wearing of teeth may be encountered. Misalignment may also be caused by birth defects, injury to your face, or due to genetic and family traits.

 

Orthognathic surgery can correct these jaw and tooth misalignments. However, the surgery can only be carried out after you have finished growing. This age is 19 years old for females and 21 years old for males.

 

Treatment will normally include a standard Orthodontic Treatment before and after surgery and could possibly take 2-3 years to complete. Dr. Bottoni will assess you and estimate the treatment time required for your treatment to be completed.