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All you should know about Orthognathic Surgery

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All you should know about Orthognathic Surgery

WHAT IS ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY?

HOW THE ORTHOGNATHIC PROBLEMS CURE BY THE SURGERY?

WHICH TYPES OF COMPLICATIONS OCCUR DURING THE SURGERY?


The shape of the face depends on the architectural framework of the skeleton. When it goes in an irregular manner then it falls into orthognathic problems. In dental science, the word “orthognathic” is developed from two words ortho which means straighten, and gnathic means jaws (skeletal bones). It is a Greek word. Orthognathic surgery is also popular with the term oral and maxillofacial surgery. Sometimes it is also called cosmetic surgery. Hence due to its term, it can be understood that orthognathic surgery is the surgery of jaws and face in the oral cavity.


This surgery is also known as a surgical orthodontist. It is a kind of plastic surgery. The surgeons cut the bones and realigned them with the help of braces, screws, and rubber in the oral cavity. In orthognathic surgery, doctors use to reposition the teeth according to patients’ requirements. Teeth may be added or removed in this surgery. The main objective of orthognathic surgery is to correct the facial structure of the patient.


The patients with problems of the protruded maxilla, retruded maxilla, protruded mandible, retruded mandible, facial asymmetry, malocclusion, nasal deformity, and TMJ disorder can go through this orthognathic surgery. Malocclusion is of two types one is skeletal and the other is dental. Malocclusion is an incorrect alignment of two jaws and jaw arch. Malocclusion is a mostly hereditary disease. It is deducted by an abnormal alignment of teeth, abnormal appearance of the face, speech problem, and mouth breathing. Orthognathic surgery in Coimbatore aims to correct the facial structure and jaws problem.


An orthognathic problem may be hereditary or it may be caused by geographical factors. It can be caused due to malnutrition during pregnancy. The main cause of cleft lips and palates are malnutrition during pregnancy and also less consumption of vitamins minerals.


Oral and maxillofacial surgeons can perform orthognathic surgery. Craniofacial surgeons in collaboration with orthodontic surgeons can also perform Orthognathic surgery. Their motive is to correct the facial structure and give their patient a pleasing personality. In this surgery, doctors use traditional equipment like screws, electric saws, burners, manual chisels, etc. Nowadays surgeons are using nasal tubes in place of oral tubes. Surgeons cut the jaws and reposition the teeth using braces. New add advanced technology is also playing an important in Orthographical surgery. A trained surgeon can do the whole operation.


This is a complicated surgery. So before going for this surgery patient must have to know about its complications and thereafter go for the surgery. Complications in nerve injury (neuropraxia, axonotmesis, and facial nerve injuries), TMJ (condylar resorption) may appear. Other complications such as vascular complications may arise. Numbness is also a common complication of orthognathic surgery. Sinus problem arises but it recovers after a certain period.


The age limit for a girl patient for orthognathic surgery is 18 years and for a boy patient, it is 20 years. In TMJ there is no age limitation. The patients should know the cost of orthognathic surgery. Its cost in California is $1500 and in Florida, its cost is $800.Commonly the cost ranges from $20,000to $40,000 including initial consultation, follow-up cares, surgeon’s fee, etc.


Planning for surgery is very important to point out before having the operation. With the help of radiography and photography, a surgeon can plan for this operation. There are several software that can predict the face of a patient. This advanced software ensures a patient how they will look after the surgery. It makes the patient and his family relaxed about the aesthetic phenomenon.


Although multidisciplinary care of people affected by orofacial clefting has undergone many advanced surgeries for Orofacial cancers treatment in Coimbatore and surgical corrections. The treatment of cleft lips is in three stages primary, early secondary, and late secondary. This operation can take 1_2years to recover. So a patient should regularly visit their orthodontist for checkups.


At last, the patient should take care of his diet. They can take a liquid and healthy diet. Medicines prescribed by the surgeons should be taken by the patient regularly. Oral hygiene is necessary for the patient. They should brush properly after orthognathic surgery. A patient should at least take 2_3 weeks rest. It will take a 9_12 month hilling process.



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