Orthognathic Surgery, commonly known as jaw surgery, corrects the facial structural and fixes disorders of maxilla, mandible and chin. The literal meaning of orthognathic surgery is to “put the jaw straight”. People dealing with skeletal disharmonies are a suitable candidate for this surgery. Those who have gotten a facial injury can also get this surgery. It can help to re-establish a proper dental occlusion., corrects jawbones irregularities and realigns the teeth and jaws. This surgery can also help to treat orthodontic problems which cannot be cured with braces. Other than that, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) problems can also be treated with the help of jaw surgery.

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Same Day Dental Implants Clinic is a recognised centre for orthognathic surgery in Dubai. Our Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon has performed thousands of orthognathic surgeries. With the help of this surgery, your oral health issues pertaining to the jaws will be corrected, while the appearance of your facial features will improve as well.

Salient Features of Orthognathic Surgery

  • Most Experienced Dental Surgeons: Dubai’s most experienced dental Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon that specialise in orthognathic surgery, are present in our panel. They will perform the surgery effectively, using the latest available machinery and advanced tools.

  • Different Types of Orthognathic Surgery: Here are three types of orthognathic surgery – maxillary osteotomy, mandibular osteotomy and genioplasty. The first two relate to the upper and lower jaw, respectively. However, the third one corrects different disharmonies of the chin. Same Day Dental Implant facilitates patients who require any type of orthognathic surgery.

Process of Getting Orthognathic Surgery

  • Initial Consultation

  • Surgery

  • Post-Surgery Care

Process of Getting Orthognathic Surgery

  • Initial Consultation

  • Surgery

  • Post-Surgery Care

  • Initial Consultation

    The process starts with a thorough consultation. Apart from examining the oral health of the patient, the dentist may also take some digital images or x-rays. This phase is monitored by an Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon and possibly in conjunction with an Specialist Orthodontist.

  • Surgery

    Once the surgeon has gathered all the required information, the patient is given a date for the surgery. On the scheduled day, the anaesthesiologist will place the patient under general anaesthesia as orthognathic surgeries are invasive procedure. In some cases, tiny incisions may also be made on the cheeks of the patient. After that, the surgery is performed. The procedure and the duration of the surgery varies with regards to the issue the patient suffers from.

  • Post Surgery Care

    Once the surgery is performed, a post-surgery care plan is given to the patient. This usually includes instructions the patient has to follow for eating and maintaining oral hygiene.

Benefits of Orthognathic Surgery

  • Improved Mouth Functionality:After getting surgery, you will be able to have improved mouth functionality. Any difficulty that you experience while biting and chewing will be eliminated.
  • Suitable for Minimising Effects of a Facial Injury:If you have suffered from an accident that has resulted in a facial injury, it can be treated with the help of jaw surgery.
  • Improved Facial Symmetry/Jawline:A jaw surgery can help to improve facial symmetry. This can help to make your facial features more appealing and give you a beautiful smile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The patient is given general anaesthesia at the start of the treatment. Therefore, they do not feel any pain. However, it is common for them to experience discomfort and even swelling once the treatment is done. These effects usually go away with proper medication on their own after a few days.
It can have an impact on your appearance. However, the severity of the change depends on the type of surgery. In some cases, the change can be minimum, hardly noticeable. On the other hand, some people may have a very noticeable change in their facial features.
Again, it depends on the type of surgery and the severity of the condition you suffer from. Generally, it can take up to 2 to 3 hours but, in some cases, it may last for more time.
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Visiting Hours:

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Location

Villa 733, Jumeirah Rd, Umm Suqeim 2, Dubai, U.A.E.