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What is Corrective Jaw Surgery?
Orthognathic surgery, commonly known as corrective jaw surgery, focuses on addressing skeletal and dental abnormalities by realigning the jaws and teeth. This surgical procedure aims to enhance functional abilities such as chewing and speaking, while also improving facial aesthetics. When orthodontic treatments alone are insufficient to correct the underlying skeletal issues, jaw surgery is often recommended. Located near Terenure Orthodontics, Dundrum is conveniently accessible for consultations.
Most skeletal discrepancies don’t necessitate orthognathic surgery; minor problems can often be managed with orthodontic treatments. During your initial consultation, Dr. O’Connor will assess whether you require jaw surgery or if your condition can be managed with orthodontic treatment alone. At Terenure Orthodontics, we utilise cutting-edge orthodontic technologies to demonstrate the potential functional and aesthetic benefits of jaw surgery.
How does Corrective Jaw Surgery work?
Corrective jaw surgery entails cutting and repositioning the jawbones to achieve proper alignment. Surgeons might add, remove, or reshape bone in the jaw and secure the new position with screws, plates, or wires. This procedure aims to enhance jaw function, appearance, and alignment, typically in conjunction with orthodontic treatment to ensure that the teeth fit together correctly after the surgery. Dundrum is just a brief journey away from Terenure Orthodontics, making access easy for follow-up care and consultations.
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The Process
This appointment is to discuss your goals with one of our specialist orthodontists. It may also involve your dental and medical history, a physical examination of your teeth and jaw, X-rays, and possibly impressions of your teeth to create models.
The orthodontist will review the X-rays, photos, and examination results to devise a specific plan for moving your teeth into the correct position. This plan will include the estimated length of treatment, cost of treatment and any preparatory work needed.
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This might involve dental cleaning, addressing any existing dental issues like cavities, and possibly extracting teeth to create space for adjustments. Once these issues have been adressed, it's time to move onto the next phase!
The orthodontist places attachments onto your teeth to help the aligner grip your teeth. The first course of aligners are then given to you. We ensure that the aligners fit appropriotely at this point and explain everything you need to know to start your journey.
You will have regular appointments (usually every 8-10) for progress checks. During these visits, the orthodontist will check the fit of your aligners and may advise that a new set of aligners are ordered.
The attachments and wires are carefully removed, and any adhesive is cleaned off your teeth. This is usually a quick and painless process.
To keep your teeth in their new position after the braces are removed, most patients will need to wear a retainer full time for a period following the removal of braces, transitioning to night-time wear to ensure teeth do not shift back to their original positions. Read more here.
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"Two of my daughters had braces fitted by the lovely Dr. Katherine Condren. I would highly recommend her services, she was so good with my daughters, we are extremely happy with the service received and they both have beautiful smiles now."
"Dr Joseph O’Connor is such a skilled orthodontist. His kindness and attention to detail is outstanding. He takes the time to explain everything and makes you feel very comfortable. Could not recommend him more."
"Joseph is a kind, compassionate and skilled orthodontist. He has a beautiful patient manner and his attention to detail is second to none. Highly recommend."
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"Dr O'Connor is a brilliant orthodontist, the consultation was thorough and he's easy to talk to."
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Discuss your goals with one of our specialist orthodontists to find out what treatment option suits you best.
FAQs
Jaw surgery can involve discomfort, managed effectively with pain management techniques and medications. Patients report discomfort rather than severe pain, decreasing during the healing process.
The initial healing period is around 6 weeks, with complete healing up to 12 months. Healing time can vary based on surgery complexity, patient health, and adherence to care instructions.
Surgery duration varies, typically 3 to 5 hours, depending on complexity and goals. More complicated procedures may take longer.
Downsides include a lengthy recovery, risk of complications, temporary changes in eating and speaking, and the need for pre- and post-surgery orthodontic treatments. Our specialists will discuss these risks in detail with you so that you are fully informed.
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Surgery is typically performed on adults after jaw growth stops, around age 18 for males and 16 for females, depending on individual growth patterns and orthodontic/surgical needs.
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Discuss your goals with one of our specialist orthodontists to find out what treatment option suits you best. We offer complimentary online consultations for all patients.
