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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.

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Source: eudental.co.kr

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