What is the Treatment Plan for Corrective Jaw Surgery?
Orthodontic Braces: Prior to surgery, you will need to wear braces that will move your teeth into a new position. Since your bite is being prepared so your teeth fit together after surgery, you may think that your teeth don’t fit together properly and your mouth is getting worse. However, when your jaw is repositioned, your teeth should fit well together. Closer to surgery, we will take additional x-rays and models of your teeth to ensure that your teeth will be properly aligned during surgery. Corrective Jaw Surgery: This procedure can be performed under general anesthesia and can take anywhere from one to several hours to finish. Your jaw will be repositioned to suit your specific needs. Bone may be added, reshaped, or taken away. You also may require screws, surgical plates, rubber bands and wires to secure your jaws in their new locations. Usually, incisions are made inside your mouth to reduce noticeable scarring. Some cases require small incisions on the outside of the mouth. We
