Orthognathic surgery refers to surgical procedures used to change the shape of the jaw for better bite alignment. For some patients, orthodontic treatment alone is insufficient to correct misaligned teeth and bite. When the upper …

Orthognathic surgery refers to surgical procedures used in conjunction with orthodontic treatment to improve bite alignment. In some cases orthodontic treatment alone is not effective at correcting problems with the teeth and jaw, and surgical …

Orthognathic surgery refers to surgery that repositions or reshapes the jaw. In some situations, orthodontic treatment alone is not effective for aligning the bite. When the upper row of teeth don’t meet together properly with …

Orthognathic surgery involves repositioning the jaws through surgical means. Jaw surgery, as it is more commonly known, can be performed on the upper jaw (maxilla) or the lower jaw (mandible) and sometimes both. During orthognathic …