Orthognathic Surgery
Restoring your Facial Balance
As part of your orthodontic care with Ortho Co., we may refer you to one of Sydney’s leading Oral Maxillofacial Surgeons for orthognathic surgery. This procedure is designed to realign the jaws to improve bite and jaw function, and in some cases may also help manage conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea.
Our team will guide you through the process and provide support to help you understand what to expect at each stage of your treatment.
Lower Jaw Mandibular Advancement
Upper Jaw Maxillary Advancement
Upper Jaw Maxillary Impaction
Mandibular Lower Jaw Set Back (Class III)
What Can Orthognathic Surgery Address?
It’s a comprehensive solution for a range of jaw irregularities: from excessively large or small jaws to those that are misaligned, too far forward, or too far back or off to one side. Even a substantial gap between upper and lower front teeth may be addressed through through surgery.
Jaw surgery (in combination with orthodontic treatment) might be your answer if you face challenges with:
- Chewing or biting food
- Swallowing
- Speaking clearly
- Jaw pain
- Facial asymmetry
- Birth defects or facial injuries
- Cleft lip or palate
- Uneven or rapid tooth wear
- Open bite (front or back teeth not meeting when the mouth is closed)
- Receding chin
- Protruding jaw
- Difficulty closing lips effortlessly
- Chronic mouth breathing causing dryness and gum inflammation
- Diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnoea and snoring
At Ortho Co., when orthognathic surgery is clinically recommended, we aim to achieve balanced jaw alignment through carefully planned treatment.
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