What is orthosurgery?

Orthosurgery is one of the most up-to-date methods for treating oral and dental malformations. Orthosurgery is also called orthognathic orthosurgery involves treatment Orthodontic AndMaxillofacial Surgery The diagnosis of this treatment is made by an orthodontist by observing the graphs. The teeth on the jaws and their connection with the gums are greatly corrected.

Suitable time for orthosurgical  Maxillofacial Surgery According to the diagnosis Orthodontist When the condition of the patient's teeth is sufficiently stabilized, the patient is temporarily ready for jaw surgery by removing orthodontic appliances. To maintain the position of the teeth, retainers are placed for the patient. After performing jaw surgery and recovering, the orthodontist will continue the treatment.

Recommended orthosurgery includes:

• Genetic problems Adverse growth of the jaws
• Congenital injuries and defects of the jaw that occur at birth
• Problems chewing, biting and swallowing food
• The distance between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed (open bite)
• Back and jaw protrusions
• Asymmetry of the face
• Inability to close the lips at rest

The right time for orthosurgical treatment

Early diagnosis of jaw problems by an experienced orthodontist can have a preventive effect on surgery. For this reason, orthodontic surgeons at Alma Dental Clinic recommend that parents bring their children to the clinic for orthodontic advice. In general, the best age for orthosurgery is 17 or 18 years old when the skeletal growth is complete. Unfortunately, most patients who go for orthodontic treatment also have jaw deformities. If the abnormality is mild to moderate, the orthodontist will use the usual methods to fix the broken teeth and shape the patient's jaw. But in some cases, the abnormality is so severe that it is necessary to have jaw surgery during orthodontics.