Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics refers to a type of surgical procedure used in conjunction with traditional orthodontic treatment to correct severe jaw and facial skeletal discrepancies or imbalances that cannot be fully addressed with braces alone.
Surgical orthodontics is typically recommended when there are severe jaw or bite issues that affect not only the appearance but also the function of the mouth and teeth. Drs. Hall and Raber may recommend surgical orthodontics in some of the following situations:
- Severe Overbite or Open Bite
- Severe Underbite or Overjet
- Crossbites & Transverse Discrepancies
- Asymmetries
- Breathing Issues
- Difficulty Chewing & Speaking
Drs. Hall and Raber will work directly with your oral surgeon in order to prepare you for your orthognathic surgery. This is typically completed in three phases:
- Pre-surgical Orthodontics: Braces or aligners to prepare your teeth for surgery. Pre-surgical hooks placed prior to surgery.
- Surgery: Pre-planned jaw movements completed under general anesthesia. May involve movement of the upper, lower, or both jaws. Typically a one-night stay in the hospital followed by dietary restrictions.
- Post-surgical Orthodontics: Evaluation by Drs. Hall and Raber for final detailing. Intraoral elastics will be prescribed, and final timelines provided. Final retainers and celebrating when completed!
Surgical orthodontics provides several benefits, including:
- Improved Facial Aesthetics
- Improved Bite Functioning
- Improved Stability in Final Outcome, Permanent Results
- Improved Breathing & Chewing
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