Orthognathic surgery, you plan to use 2 mm screw the drill size:
A- 1 mm
B- 1.5 mm***
C- 2 mm
D- 2.5 mm
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A FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CORRECTION:
The face is probably one of the most important parts of the body. Not only is it the focal point of appearance, but it is the seat of many daily functions essential to good health, such as eating, breathing, smelling, tasting and talking.
Among the bones of the face are the maxillary upper and lower, called maxillary and mandible. They support the teeth and provide proper chewing, swallowing and speech. Like other bones in the face, they support the soft tissues that define individual features. The functional and aesthetic dimensions are so closely linked in this region that they often remain inseparable. A deficiency or excess of the jaw can interfere with chewing and breathing and impair aesthetics. These problems can be corrected by realigning structures, an intervention called orthognathic surgery (orthos = right, correct, gnathos = jaw).
REALIGNMENT OF STRUCTURES:
Orthognathic surgery is required when the jaws and teeth do not fit well or are misaligned. The position of the teeth is corrected with the help of pins (orthodontic appliance) and the jaws are realigned by corrective surgery. This treatment, whose primary goal is to give teeth a proper position and functionality, can also improve the appearance of the face.
A FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CORRECTION:
The face is probably one of the most important parts of the body. Not only is it the focal point of appearance, but it is the seat of many daily functions essential to good health, such as eating, breathing, smelling, tasting and talking.
Among the bones of the face are the maxillary upper and lower, called maxillary and mandible. They support the teeth and provide proper chewing, swallowing and speech. Like other bones in the face, they support the soft tissues that define individual features. The functional and aesthetic dimensions are so closely linked in this region that they often remain inseparable. A deficiency or excess of the jaw can interfere with chewing and breathing and impair aesthetics. These problems can be corrected by realigning structures, an intervention called orthognathic surgery (orthos = right, correct, gnathos = jaw).
WHO IS THE ORTHOGNATIC SURGERY?
Orthognathic surgery is for people whose occlusion is inadequate or the jaws are misaligned. In most cases, misalignment of the jaws is due to different growth rates. Sometimes, fractures of the jaw or a congenital deficiency are at the origin.
People who need orthognathic surgery often have one or more of the following problems:
- difficulty chewing, biting or swallowing;
- speech problems;
- chronic pain in the jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ);
- gap (poor contact between the incisors);
jaw protruding or receding;
- breathing problems such as sleep apnea.
BEFORE THE SURGERY:
Orthodontists refer patients to our practice when they expect the pins to perform better in occlusion or jaw alignment if used in conjunction with orthognathic surgery. However, we often receive patients who have not consulted an orthodontist beforehand. If surgery is necessary, we refer them to an orthodontist in their locality. Nowadays, it is rare to perform orthognathic surgery without the joint placement of pins.
During your first visit, we will review the objectives of the surgery, recommended procedures, potential risks, benefits and alternatives to orthognathic surgery. Your surgeon will send a review report and recommendations to your treating orthodontist.
During the process, feel free to ask any questions you may have about the treatment. It is by understanding all aspects that you will benefit fully.
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A FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CORRECTION:
The face is probably one of the most important parts of the body. Not only is it the focal point of appearance, but it is the seat of many daily functions essential to good health, such as eating, breathing, smelling, tasting and talking.
Among the bones of the face are the maxillary upper and lower, called maxillary and mandible. They support the teeth and provide proper chewing, swallowing and speech. Like other bones in the face, they support the soft tissues that define individual features. The functional and aesthetic dimensions are so closely linked in this region that they often remain inseparable. A deficiency or excess of the jaw can interfere with chewing and breathing and impair aesthetics. These problems can be corrected by realigning structures, an intervention called orthognathic surgery (orthos = right, correct, gnathos = jaw).
REALIGNMENT OF STRUCTURES:
Orthognathic surgery is required when the jaws and teeth do not fit well or are misaligned. The position of the teeth is corrected with the help of pins (orthodontic appliance) and the jaws are realigned by corrective surgery. This treatment, whose primary goal is to give teeth a proper position and functionality, can also improve the appearance of the face.
A FUNCTIONAL AND AESTHETIC CORRECTION:
The face is probably one of the most important parts of the body. Not only is it the focal point of appearance, but it is the seat of many daily functions essential to good health, such as eating, breathing, smelling, tasting and talking.
Among the bones of the face are the maxillary upper and lower, called maxillary and mandible. They support the teeth and provide proper chewing, swallowing and speech. Like other bones in the face, they support the soft tissues that define individual features. The functional and aesthetic dimensions are so closely linked in this region that they often remain inseparable. A deficiency or excess of the jaw can interfere with chewing and breathing and impair aesthetics. These problems can be corrected by realigning structures, an intervention called orthognathic surgery (orthos = right, correct, gnathos = jaw).
WHO IS THE ORTHOGNATIC SURGERY?
Orthognathic surgery is for people whose occlusion is inadequate or the jaws are misaligned. In most cases, misalignment of the jaws is due to different growth rates. Sometimes, fractures of the jaw or a congenital deficiency are at the origin.
People who need orthognathic surgery often have one or more of the following problems:
- difficulty chewing, biting or swallowing;
- speech problems;
- chronic pain in the jaw or temporomandibular joint (TMJ);
- gap (poor contact between the incisors);
jaw protruding or receding;
- breathing problems such as sleep apnea.
BEFORE THE SURGERY:
Orthodontists refer patients to our practice when they expect the pins to perform better in occlusion or jaw alignment if used in conjunction with orthognathic surgery. However, we often receive patients who have not consulted an orthodontist beforehand. If surgery is necessary, we refer them to an orthodontist in their locality. Nowadays, it is rare to perform orthognathic surgery without the joint placement of pins.
During your first visit, we will review the objectives of the surgery, recommended procedures, potential risks, benefits and alternatives to orthognathic surgery. Your surgeon will send a review report and recommendations to your treating orthodontist.
During the process, feel free to ask any questions you may have about the treatment. It is by understanding all aspects that you will benefit fully.
STEPS IN TREATMENT:
Although each case is different, the treatment will usually be in three stages:
- Pre-surgical orthodontics:
the orthodontist will perform the straightening of the teeth, often without taking into account the occlusion. The wisdom teeth must often be extracted during this period. In general, it will be necessary to wear pins for 12 to 24 months, after which the orthodontist will inform you and the surgeon that you are ready for the surgery. You will see your surgeon again to review the procedure. Surgical planning is usually done one to two weeks before surgery. X-rays, photos, fingerprints and measurements will be obtained to help the surgeon plan your surgery in detail.
- Orthognathic surgery:
realignment of the maxilla and / or the mandible. This intervention, which takes place in a hospital, could require one to two nights of hospitalization, followed by a two to four week home convalescence period.
- Post-Surgical Orthodontics:
It will usually start between four and six weeks after surgery. The orthodontist will adjust your teeth for six to twelve months to optimize occlusion (closing your jaws).
As you can see, it takes a lot of time to do this treatment, which can last from one to three years or more depending on the complexity of the case. From beginning to end, it will be necessary to wear pins and maintain good oral hygiene, both at home and during frequent visits to a dental professional.
