You have been scheduled for orthognathic surgery. This is treatment that reshapes or realigns the jaws and teeth to improve their form and function. During the months leading up to surgery, you’ll work with your orthodontist. Your treatment may take several years to complete.
Jaw (orthognathic) surgery is treatment that reshapes the jaws to improve their form and function.
A jaw that’s too small, too large, or crooked can cause problems with chewing, speaking, breathing, and even sleeping. The shape of your jaws also affects the way your face looks. This sheet helps you understand how the teeth and jaws work. It also describes common jaw problems that may need treatment.
Take control now to keep your mouth healthy. Here are benefits to good oral health and questions to consider before your dental visits.
Wisdom teeth that can't fully break through the gum (erupt) are called impacted. Here are problems that can occur with impacted wisdom teeth.
Bacteria collect in every nook and cranny of your mouth. They can cause disease in teeth, gums, and bone. They can even decay teeth beneath dental treatments, such as crowns and bridges. Here are tips on flossing.
If you have one or more missing teeth, your dentist may recommend dental implants. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Your jawbone fuses with the implant to provide a secure platform for a prosthesis (artificial tooth).
Your dentist has advised dental implants for your missing teeth. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Surgery is used to place the implants in your jawbone.
If you have 1 or more missing teeth, your dentist may advise dental implants. A dental implant is an artificial tooth root. Your jawbone fuses with the implant to provide a secure platform for an artificial tooth (prosthesis). Abutments are connecting pieces that join the prosthesis to the implants.
You just had dental implant surgery. Read on to learn what to expect after surgery and how to recover at home. Keep all follow-up appointments with your surgeon and dentist.