Surgery

What is jaw or orthognathic surgery?

Jaw or orthognathic surgery is a procedure performed to correct jaw abnormalities. The term is derived from a Greek word meaning "orthos" meaning flattening and "gnathic" meaning jaw.

That is why this term is known as flattening the jaw. You have usually seen in acquaintances and people around you who have had orthognathic surgery or jaw surgery. The patient's jaw was broken for surgery and then the jaw was moved.
How is jaw surgery performed?

Preparing for jaw surgery usually takes as much as a 9 to 14 month introductory course in dental orthodontics. It should also be noted that the orthodontist in the best equipped dental clinic is one of the most integral parts of a successful treatment. Dental orthodontic appliances are not removed before surgery and are very helpful during the surgical process.

Even after surgery, another orthodontic procedure is performed, which is different for each person. First, the patient's head and face are radiographed for surgery, and the extent and direction of the change are determined. In addition, the surgery is performed in a simulated way on a sample and after determining the result, the main surgery is performed. This surgery is performed in a hospital and the patient must be hospitalized 1 day after surgery.
   Who needs oral and maxillofacial surgery?

    Chronic Jaw Pain or Chronic Joint Pain (TMJ)
    Inability to press lips together without pressure
    Open bite (ie the distance between the upper and lower teeth when closing the mouth)
    Trauma and injury to the jaw and face
    Involuntary mouth breathing
    Jaw protruding
    Jaw tumors
    Asymmetry of the face from front to side
    Difficulty chewing and eating
    Retraction of the mandible and chin
    Sleep apnea, which can be diagnosed through sleep problems during sleep, such as snoring and bloating in sleep
    Dry mouth due to excessive mouth breathing
    Excessive wear of teeth