Revision surgery
Double jaw revision surgery (양악재수술)
Correcting the result of a previous jaw operation — an unsettled bite, a sunken mouth or residual asymmetry. EU advises waiting about six months after the earlier surgery and finding the true cause first.
Who it suits
- A malocclusion remaining after previous surgery
- A sunken mouth from over-retraction
- Asymmetry persisting after surgery
Technique highlights
- Cause traced to the maxilla, mandible, occlusion or chin shape before planning
- Performed by surgeons familiar with already-altered anatomy
Surgical steps
- CT imaging and analysis of the earlier result
- Planning the occlusal correction with the orthodontist
- Repositioning the jaws with new fixation
Recovery & aftercare
- The same protocol as primary surgery, though scarred tissue can swell for longer
Risks & things to consider
- Revision carries a higher risk of tissue injury than a first operation
- Waiting about six months for the tissue to soften is advised
Frequently asked questions
Can a sunken mouth be corrected?
EU says the cause must be identified across the maxilla, mandible, occlusion and chin shape; when both jaws are involved, a repeat two-jaw operation can improve it.
Playlist: Revision surgery
3 clips in this playlist from the hospital's official channel.
- Double jaw + contouring revision: when contouring alone didn't work
- Cheekbone surgery nonunion: why it happens
- Contouring revision: the key to rebuilding the jaw angle
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Source: eudental.co.kr
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