Orthognathic Surgery Guide
Orthognathic Surgery Guide. You’ll find a selection of articles on Orthognathic Surgery, patient’s favorites for a life change.
Introduction
Orthognathic Surgery Guide
In these contents you will be able to find out, among other things, how this orthognathic surgery works, its advantages over other treatments and its cost.
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Maxillofacial surgery: what operations does it include?
Maxillofacial surgery is a medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of any problem related to the facial structure. That is, it acts on the mouth, teeth, jaw bones, face, head and neck. A maxillofacial surgery deals with …
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Jaw Surgery: the treatment step by step
Orthognathic surgery restores facial harmony when the patient does not have a correct relationship between his or her teeth and facial bones. Sometimes, both the maxilla and the mandible are too large, too small or do not have the right shape. This leads to malocclusions and problems…
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Jaw Surgery Before and After
The aim of orthognathic or orthofacial surgery is to reposition the maxilla and mandible in an ideal position that allows us to recover the masticatory, phonatory and respiratory functions and at the same time pursues the esthetic ideal. That is why it is so important to see cases…
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Jaw Surgery Cost and more frequently asked questions
The jaw surgery cost varies depending on two main factors. Number of bones requiring intervention and degree of movement. The average jaw surgery cost is around $25,000 to 40,000 in US. In DrAW Dental Clinic we offer you a orthognathic surgery cost from…
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Jaw Surgery Recovery: what is the postoperative period like and when will I have a normal life?
he intervention lasts between 2 and 4 hours, depending on the severity of each case, and hospitalization lasts up to 48 hours. After discharge, the postoperative period continues for approximately 4 more weeks and, during this time, it is essential that the patient listens to the specialist…
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When Is Double Jaw Surgery Needed?
Double Jaw Surgery is indicated in cases of: Malocclusion in which the maxilla and mandible are affected. Repositioning of the bones in the most appropriate position according to the desired aesthetic objective. Obstructive sleep apnea. The patient…
