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Orthognathic surgery
Orthognathic surgery involves the correction of several conditions of the jaw and face related to structure, growth, sleep apnea or assisting in orthodontic treatment. Generally bones are cut and realigned with plates and screws. This surgery is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. Mostly orthognathic surgery is performed along with orthodontic treatment which includes braces before and after surgery and retainers after the final removal of braces.
Earlier the jaw will be shut with several forms of orthognathic surgery. Of late, the recent advances in this field have reduced the need for this. Generally the jaw will be wired shut to let the bones heal completely.
The patient will experience a number of complications following the surgery. The most common complication as a result of this surgery is numbness in the face due to nerve damage. The numbness can either be temporary or permanent. So minor treatments following the surgery is inevitable.
