SURGICAL ORTHODONTICS
For the best in surgical orthodontics, visit Sree Padma Dental Care. Experience specialized care and effective treatments with our expert orthodontic solutions. Our advanced surgical techniques address complex bite and jaw alignment issues, ensuring optimal results with minimal discomfort. Trust us to enhance both the function and appearance of your smile safely and effectively.
At Sree Padma Dental Care, we offer cutting-edge surgical orthodontic services designed to correct severe bite discrepancies and jaw misalignments. Our state-of-the-art procedures are tailored to address individual orthodontic needs, combining surgical precision with advanced orthodontic care. Whether you require jaw realignment or complex bite correction, our skilled professionals use proven methods to achieve harmonious results that enhance both your dental health and facial aesthetics.
Children with congenital conditions like cleft lip and palate frequently need surgical procedures in addition to orthodontic treatment for effective rehabilitation.
Recently, new surgical techniques have been incorporated into orthodontic management, including the Surgery First approach, which significantly shortens treatment time; implant placement to provide additional anchorage; and distraction osteogenesis to advance the maxilla and mandible.
It is estimated that about 5% of the Indian population has dentofacial deformities that cannot be effectively treated with orthodontics alone and require orthognathic surgery as a definitive treatment. Orthognathic surgery can be employed to correct:
- Major jaw misalignments (including anteroposterior, vertical, or transverse issues).
- Facial skeletal imbalances linked to airway defects and soft tissue inconsistencies.
- Facial skeletal issues related to identified temporomandibular joint disorders.
For whom surgery is indicated?
Jaw surgery may be carried out for patients with significant discrepancies between the upper and lower jaws.
Upper jaw (maxillary osteotomy)
A maxillary osteotomy may be performed to correct these issues:
- Significantly recessed or protruded upper jaw
- Crossbite
- Excessive or insufficient tooth visibility
- Open bite
From inside the mouth, the surgeon makes an incision in the bone above your teeth, allowing the entire upper jaw and upper teeth to be repositioned as a single unit. The jaw and upper teeth are then shifted forward until they align correctly with the lower teeth.