Does the procedure affect swallowing?
The maxillomandibular advancement procedure does affect swallowing in the beginning since the jaw mobility is reduced due to the presence of swelling and the use of rubber bands. Patients are restricted to a liquid diet for 3 to 4 weeks. A soft diet, such as scrambled eggs, fish and pasta, can begin after 4 weeks. The return to a normal and unrestricted diet may take up to 6 months.
