Corrective Jaw Surgery

Our practice specializes in orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery). We perform the most orthognathic procedures than any private Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice in the Bay area. We utilize the latest in computer imaging technology and meticulous surgical techniques to plan your case and achieve the best surgical results. Our experienced surgeons and orthognathic surgery coordinator will ensure that all of your concerns are met before and after surgery. We hope that you consider the Maxillofacial Surgery Center of San Jose for your Orthognathic surgery needs.

Please join us in our next Orthognathic Surgery Patient Support Seminar where a live panel of our post surgical patients discuss their experiences.

Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.

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Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?

People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning is necessary.

Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:

• difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
  
• speech problems
• chronic jaw or TMJ pain
• open bite
• protruding jaw
• breathing problems

Any of these symptoms can exist at birth, be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences or as a result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, feel free to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care, you and your dental team will make the decision to proceed with treatment together.

Technology and Orthognathic Surgery

Our surgeons use modern computer techniques and three-dimensional models to show you exactly how your surgery will be approached. Using comprehensive facial X-rays and computer video imaging, we can show you how your bite will be improved and even give you an idea of how you'll look after surgery. This helps you understand the surgical process and the extent of the treatment prescribed. Our goal is to help you understand the benefits of orthognathic surgery.

If you are a candidate for Corrective Jaw Surgery, our surgeons will work closely with your dentist and orthodontist during your treatment. The actual surgery can move your teeth and jaws into a new position that results in a more attractive, functional and healthy dental-facial relationship.

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Patient with mandibular hyperplasia (overdevelopment of the lower jaw) before and after corrective jaw surgery	>> See more pictures of this case study