Orthognathic Surgery
Orthognathic surgery also known as corrective jaw surgery is a surgery which aims to restore the function and aesthetics of severe dentofacial deformity. It basically corrects the irregularities of the jaw bones and realigns the jaws and teeth to improve their working and improve the facial appearance. BENEFITS: Jaw surgery may help to: Make biting easier and improve chewing overall Correct problems associated with swallowing or speech Minimize excessive wear of the teeth Correct bite fit or jaw closure issues, such as when the molars touch but the front teeth don't touch (open bite) Correct facial imbalance (asymmetry), such as small chins, underbites, overbites and crossbites Improve the ability of the lips to fully close comfortably Relieve pain caused by temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder and other jaw problems Repair facial injury or birth defects Provide relief for obstructive sleep apnea RISKS: Orthognathic surgery is generally safe when done by an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon, often in collaboration with an orthodontist. Risks of surgery may include: Blood loss Infection Nerve injury Jaw fracture Relapse of the jaw to the original position Problems with bite fit and jaw joint pain Loss of a portion of the jaw Post-op complications may include : Pain and swelling Problems with eating that can be addressed with nutritional supplements or consultation with a dietitian A brief time of adjustment to a new facial appearance Credits: https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/jaw-surgery/about/pac-20384990 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAQ4wYIp9j-/?igshid=w8xjurfexf2u
Great work done by the surgeon Btw was it congenital deformity ? Or some other cause?
Okay but I was thinking why it was not done early in life like in childhood?