JAW SURGERY
Explained
Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a surgical procedure that corrects abnormalities in the jaw and facial bones. This type of surgery is typically performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon and can help improve a person’s bite, speech, and overall appearance.
There are several reasons why someone may need jaw surgery. Some common reasons include:
– Jaw mismatch : This refers to a misalignment of the teeth and jaws that can cause difficulty chewing or speaking.
– Sleep apnea: Jaw surgery can help open up the airway and reduce symptoms of sleep apnea.
– Gingivitis and teeth : If someone has suffered a facial injury that has caused damage to their jaw or facial bones, jaw surgery may be necessary to repair the damage.
– Congenital defects: Some people are born with abnormalities in their jaw such as double jaw or facial bones that require surgical correction.
The type of jaw surgery required is determined based on the cause and severity of the condition, and treatment may include the use of an orthosis, minor surgery, or major surgery.
Why it's done
Jaw surgery may help to:
- Make biting and chewing easier and improve chewing overall
- Correct problems with swallowing or speech
- Minimize excessive wear and breakdown 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
Jaw 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
- Need for further surgery
- Need for root canal therapy on selected teeth
- Loss of a portion of the jaw
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