What does
“bad bite” actually mean?
The term bad bite is a lay term for malocclusion. What
that means is that the teeth of the upper jaw or maxilla do not align
appropriately with the teeth of the lower jaw or mandible. A malocclusion can
be limited to the teeth themselves and would be fixed commonly with orthodontic
treatment or braces. A malocclusion can also be the result of misalignment of
the jaws themselves. This can be either congenital, meaning from birth,
developmental in nature, or from a traumatic injury.
What
surgery is done to correct a misaligned jaw or malocclusion?
The surgery used to correct a severe malocclusion from
a misaligned jaw is called orthognathic surgery. This includes procedures to
move the upper jaw or maxilla forward, backward, or even to widen it. It also
includes procedures to move the lower jaw or mandible rotationally to correct
asymmetry, forward or backward.
Orthognathic surgery is usually completed in conjunction with
orthodontic treatment or braces.
Most of the time your orthodontist will be the one to
refer you to a surgeon to discuss jaw surgery. At times adjunctive procedures
are completed to ensure symmetry and harmony of the facial profile, which can
include chin surgery or genioplasty as well as cheek augmentation or malar
implants.
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