Double jaw surgery

Surgery-first double jaw surgery (no pre-operative orthodontics)

Operate first, then decide on orthodontics. GLAM reports that in about half of Dr Lee Tae-sung's cases no orthodontics was needed before or after surgery, a finding published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Who it suits

Patients with an acceptable bite who want skeletal change
Patients who have already had orthodontics or previous jaw surgery
Patients concerned about the time and cost of orthodontics

Technique highlights

Shortens total treatment time when pre-surgical orthodontics is skipped
The approach is published internationally, not just claimed in-clinic

Surgical steps

Assess the dental midline, arch width discrepancy and dental interference
If no limitation is present, plan surgery without prior orthodontics
Perform the double jaw surgery, then re-assess whether orthodontics is needed

Recovery & aftercare

Recovery follows the standard double jaw pathway, still without wiring

Risks & things to consider

Not possible with severe crowding or impacted teeth that obscure the midline
Not possible with a large arch width discrepancy or blocking dental interference

Frequently asked questions

Who cannot have surgery-first double jaw surgery?

GLAM names three: severe crowding or impacted teeth that obscure the dental midline, a large upper–lower arch width difference, and dental interference that blocks the planned jaw movement.