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Jaw Alignment Surgery

Patients with severe jaw misalignments often benefit most from a combined orthodontic-surgical approach.

Orthognathic surgery corrects skeletal malocclusions that braces or aligners alone cannot fully address. When paired with orthodontics, this approach restores facial balance and functional harmony, enabling Dr. AQR to offer comprehensive solutions for life-changing transformations.

Benefits of Combined Orthodontic-Surgical Treatments

Improved Bite Function
Improved Bite Function

Corrects bite irregularities that interfere with chewing and speaking.

Enhanced Facial Symmetry
Enhanced Facial Symmetry

Realigns jaw and teeth for a balanced, natural facial appearance.

Reduced Joint Pain
Reduced Joint Pain

Relieves strain on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), reducing pain and improving jaw mobility.

Easier Breathing
Easier Breathing

For certain cases, surgical correction can open the airway, improving breathing and quality of sleep.

Long-Term Stability
Long-Term Stability

Combined treatment ensures that changes to jaw alignment are stable and supported by proper teeth alignment.

Advanced facial imaging, 3D scanning, and digital treatment planning allow us to precisely analyse jaw alignment, facial symmetry, and bite function.

Virtual simulations enable seamless surgical planning and collaboration between Dr. AQR and a team of expert surgeons, thus improving treatment efficiency, enhancing predictability, and helping patients appreciate the transformative potential of their treatment at AQR Orthodontics.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Jaw alignment surgery, or orthognathic surgery, corrects severe skeletal issues to improve jaw position, facial balance, and bite function.

Orthodontics aligns the teeth before surgery to prepare for precise surgical adjustments and ensures long-term stability post-surgery.

The surgery-first approach allows jaw surgery to be performed before orthodontic treatment, reducing overall treatment time and providing faster aesthetic results.

Significant improvements in jaw alignment, facial aesthetics, bite function, and sometimes even breathing can be achieved depending on the individual's condition.

Candidates typically have severe jaw misalignments, skeletal malocclusions, or functional issues that cannot be resolved with braces or aligners alone.

To adjust the braces and monitor progress, regular check-ups are usually scheduled every 4-6 weeks for traditional braces and every 6-8 weeks for self-ligating braces.

Initial recovery takes about 1-2 weeks, but full healing and adjustments may take several months.

Like any surgery, risks include swelling, infection, or nerve sensitivity, but these are rare when performed by experienced surgeons.

Yes, jaw surgery can improve facial symmetry and balance, often leading to a more harmonious appearance.

Yes, in some cases, jaw surgery can enhance speech clarity and improve airway function, reducing problems like obstructive sleep apnea.

Orthodontists align the teeth and plan the treatment, while surgeons perform the structural corrections, ensuring a seamless, collaborative approach.