Many people face difficulties in chewing food and have improper jaw alignment, affecting their facial appearance. But no need to worry now. These problems can be treated by jaw surgery in Islamabad Pakistan. This surgery is performed by a maxillofacial surgeon and an orthodontist to get the best results.
What Is Jaw Surgery?
Jaw surgery is also called orthognathic surgery. Jaw surgery is performed to align your upper and lower jaws and improve your bite problems. It is not a single-step surgery. It requires orthodontic treatment before the surgery. Orthognathic surgery is for people who are above 18 years when the jaws are fully developed. If you are stressed about the misalignment of your jaws affecting your confidence and appearance, then get in touch with us.
Why Is Jaw Surgery Needed?
Sometimes, orthodontic treatment cannot treat your jaw issues alone, so surgery is needed to fix this. Following are some reasons for getting jaw surgery:
- It corrects bite issues
- Improves Speech problems
- For congenital disabilities
- For balancing symmetry of the face
- To minimize breakdown of teeth
- Treats cleft palate
- Treats breathing problems
- Treats receding chin
- It treats protruding jaws
- Treats open bite, close bite, and underbite
- It helps to cure sleep apnea
Cost Of Jaw Surgery:
The cost of jaw surgery in Islamabad is between 150,000 PKR to 250,000 PKR. Several factors will affect the price, such as the type of method used for the surgery, patient condition, and surgeon’s fees. If you want to know about the exact cost, you can consult with us anytime.
Before The Surgery:
Before the surgery, the doctor will gather information about your jaws to plan the surgery. He will take x-ray and CT scans of your jaw to create a dental model. So he can perform the surgery effectively and give you your desired results.
Orthodontic Treatment:
You might need orthodontic treatment before the surgery. The orthodontist may remove your teeth or put braces on your teeth to align them. You will have to wear the braces 7 to 8 months before the surgery. After four weeks of the surgery, these braces are removed when your jaws are entirely aligned and healed.
Types Of Jaw Surgery:
There are three different types of surgeries depending upon the patient’s condition. These surgeries are done under general anesthesia. Types of surgeries are as follows:
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Upper Jaw (Maxillary osteotomy)
This surgery is for those people who have an open bite, crossbite, receded upper jaw, and abnormal facial growth in the middle of the face. During the surgery, the surgeon will cut the bone above your upper teeth. It will help move the upper teeth and roof of the mouth as one unit. After that, the upper teeth and jaws are moved forward to align them with the lower teeth. This step can also be monitored on a computer to fix the difference between jaws. After the alignment, screws, and plates are used to hold the bone in the new position. The whole surgery is performed under anesthesia so the patient can remain comfortable.
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Lower Jaw (Mandibular osteotomy)
If you have receded lower jaw, then mandibular osteotomy surgery is performed. The surgeon cuts the region behind the molars and lengthwise down the jawbone during this procedure. After the cut, the jaw will start moving as one unit. The surgeon will reposition the jaw and secure the new position with screws.
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Chin Surgery (Genioplasty)
Chin surgery can treat a small chin and receded lower jaw. During this procedure, the maxillofacial surgeon will cut the small piece of the jaw bone and move it to a new position. After repositioning, the new position is locked up with screws and plates. An incision is closed with stitches.
Trained surgeons and orthodontists perform all these surgeries to avoid any risk. Most of the surgeries take about 2 to 4 hours, depending upon the misalignment of jaws and condition of the patient.
After the surgery:
After the surgery, you will need to care for your treated area. For this, the surgeon will give you some instructions which you should follow:
- Your face will be swollen after the surgery, so you should lay with a raised head and take proper medications to remove the swelling.
- You may feel difficulty communicating with others, so use other means of communication.
- Do not take food that is hard to swallow.
- Take proper care of your oral hygiene.
- Avoid smoking and drinking.
- Avoid lifting heavyweight
- Do not do any facial or physical exercise.
- If you feel any pain, then eat the prescribed medicine.
Recovery:
You may feel numbness and pain in the treatment area, but these are timely. The recovery time is different for each type of surgery. Usually, it takes about 9 to 12 weeks to recover completely. After healing, the orthodontist will align your jaws with braces, and you have to wear braces for about 3 to 4 months after the surgery. The whole orthodontic process might take 1 to 2 years.
Results of Jaw Surgery:
The results of jaw surgery are long-lasting. You will get a balanced facial appearance, and your bite problems will be solved, thus improving your speech impairment. To get the best results, you should choose the best surgeon.
Advantages Of the Procedure:
- Surgery will improve your appearance
- Treat all your bite problems
- Improves the function of the teeth
- It will boost your confidence
- Treats the jaw deformities
Risks Of Jaw Surgery:
There are lower chances of side effects of jaw surgery if an expert maxillofacial surgeon performs it. Somehow you can face the following side effects:
- Infection
- Tooth fracture
- Bleeding
- Pain
- Swelling
- Numbness in the treatment area
- Problem in eating
- Nerve injury
- You might need another surgery
- Might face minor scarring
- The difficulty in opening your mouth
Book An Appointment:
If you think of getting jaw surgery in Islamabad Pakistan, feel free to contact us. We have the best surgeons and orthodontists in Islamabad who will examine you and suggest jaw surgery if suitable for you.
