Jaw Surgery Problems
Corrective jaw surgery is also know as orthognathic surgery. It is normally done in conjunction with orthodontic braces treatment. The jaw surgery process requires long-term per treatment planning between your maxillofacial surgery and your orthodontist in order for successful outcome in resolving bite irregularities.
BIDH’s team of oral surgeon and orthodontists are one of the few teams in Thailand with the experience and capability to perform orthognathic surgeries.
When do you need jaw surgery?
For some individuals with severe bite malocclusions, having orthodontics appliances may not correct skeletal irregularities whereby jaw surgery may be required to change overall facial aesthetics and smile. Types of jaw surgery used to resolve malocclusions include:
Overbite Jaw Surgery
Front teeth of your lower jaw lies significantly behind the front teeth of upper jaw when biting both jaws together. For some cases, the lower anterior teeth hits the soft tissue behind the upper front teeth.
Underbite Jaw Surgery
Front teeth of lower jaw are extends beyond that of upper jaw, making the lower jaw much more prominent than the upper jaw.
Problems Arising for jaw misalignment
- Excessive wear of the front teeth : Expecially for overbites, anterior teeth may be worn down over time. Teeth may become sensitive or damaged by constant uneven forces wearing teeth surfaces
- Loose teeth : As the biting force is not spread evenly, soft tissue may be damaged in unintended places; surrounding teeth may become loose over long term in their sockets that can cause pain.
- Jaw and muscle pain : Misaligned teeth alters the way the facial muscles interact. The cartilage buffer between the jawbones become damaged causing headaches and pain and possible bone damage.
- Discomfort and chewing issues : Poor alignment can lead to difficulty of swallowing and biting food.
- Self-consciousness appearance : Jaw malocclusion can affect speech and make some self-consciousness about their facial aesthetics and how they look.