Orthognathic
surgery involves redefining and reconstructing facial contours through surgery
on the face and jaws. The procedure can involve moving, cutting, replacing and
modifying bony structures in the upper and lower jaws.
Also Known As:
- Jaw correction
- Jaw and face correction
- Preprosthetic and implant surgery
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Conditions Treated with Orthognathic Surgery:
Orthognathic
surgery may be performed in cases of congenital face deformities and lower and
upper jaw discrepancies. It can also be performed to prepare for prosthetic
implants.
There are no
comparable non-surgical or surgical alternatives to orthognathic surgery.
Anesthesia with Orthognathic Surgery:
Orthognathic
surgery is performed with a local anesthetic and sedation.
Potential Complications from Orthognathic
Surgery:
Possible risks
following orthognathic surgery include swelling, infection, bleeding, poor
healing and a negative reaction to the anesthesia.
Prognosis after Orthognathic Surgery:
The prognosis for a
positive end result following orthognathic surgery is good.
Recovery from Orthognathic Surgery:
Total recovery from
orthognathic surgery is eight to 12 weeks.
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