Peninsula Oral and Facial Surgery

Orthognathic surgery corrects primary jaw and face alignment issues. This therapy addresses practical and physiological difficulties associated with misaligned jaws beyond cosmetics. This research will explore corrective jaw surgery indications, methods, and life-changing results. Corrective jaw surgery reasons Malocclusion Malocclusions are corrected using orthognathic surgery. Malocclusion impairs eating, speaking, and breathing. For extreme malocclusion, jaw surgery is required following orthodontic treatment. Face Asymmetry Jaw bone problems could cause asymmetry in the face. Jaw repositioning can enhance face symmetry. Nighttime breathing problems Sleep apnea may need jaw surgery to repair airway and jaw structural abnormalities. Repositioning the jaw to open the airway may help sleep-related breathing issues. Surgery Complete Evaluation Before corrective jaw surgery, patients undergo dental and facial imaging, impressions, bite and jaw function testing. A comprehensive exam helps...