If bite change does my appearance will change it? (Double jaw surgery, V-line surgery, Zygoma surgery, Genioplasty)
If bite change
does my appearance will change it?
Double jaw surgery is also known as
Bi-maxillary Osteotomy. It is a specific type of orthognathic or corrective jaw
surgery. Double jaw surgery is when they perform surgery on both jaws
simultaneously. The purpose of double jaw surgery is to correct both aesthetic
and functional skeletal issues. A common condition double jaw surgery addresses
is a protruding jaw, which causes an abnormal bite, called a malocclusion.
Who Needs Double Jaw Surgery?
Double
jaw surgery is far from a cosmetic procedure. Candidates for double jaw surgery
suffer from disruptive physical characteristics of the mouth and jaws due to
genetics or other diagnoses.
- Individuals
with an abnormally long face or chin
- Individuals with a protruding jaw
- Individuals who have a significant malocclusion due to skeletal abnormalities
Sleep
conditions, such as obstructive sleep apnea can be a result of various
facial structural issues and can be corrected to improve the quality of life.
What Is the Recovery Time?
The
recovery time for double jaw surgery depends on which method the oral surgeon
uses. The natural healing process for bone healing is usually 4-6 weeks
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