Two-jaw surgery
Two-jaw (orthognathic) surgery
VIEW's two-jaw surgery corrects skeletal bite problems such as a protruding mouth, protruding or receded chin, and facial asymmetry. A team of plastic surgeon, dentist and anaesthesiologist work together to improve both the appearance and the bite function of the jaw.
Who it suits
- Facial asymmetry caused by jaw bone structure
- A protruding chin, receded chin, or overly long lower face
- Bite problems that braces alone cannot correct
Technique highlights
- Bone-specific ultrasonic cutting instruments improve precision and safety
- Surgical planning is individualised based on each patient's specific imbalance
- Surgery is performed first, followed by orthodontics — unlike traditional braces-first treatment
- 3D-CT and Morpheus 3D scanning simulate the result before the actual surgery
Surgical steps
- Dental health, facial bone balance, jaw size and bite are analysed using 3D-CT
- The Morpheus 3D system simulates the post-surgery outcome before the final plan is set
- The upper and lower jaws are repositioned surgically to correct the bite while reshaping the face
- Orthodontic treatment follows surgery to align the teeth with the new bone position
Recovery & aftercare
- A specialist care team schedules swelling treatments per individual recovery, including anti-swelling injections, laser therapy and RF/ultrasound
- Sutures removed and progress reviewed in the first 1-2 weeks
- Follow-up CT and X-ray checks within 1-6 months
- Post-surgical orthodontic treatment continues to complete tooth alignment
Risks & things to consider
- Jaw surgery requires an experienced surgeon since it must correct both appearance and function at the same time
- Coordination with an orthodontist is required both before and after surgery
- Complications such as circulation issues, infection or inflammation can occur after surgery, and results vary by individual
Frequently asked questions
Why is surgery done before orthodontics rather than after?
VIEW corrects the jaw bone position first, then orthodontics follows to align the teeth to the new bone position — the reverse of traditional braces-first treatment — which speeds up both the aesthetic and bite-function results.
Who is on the surgical team for jaw surgery?
VIEW's jaw surgery is carried out by a team of plastic surgeon, dentist and anaesthesiologist working together for a safe outcome in both appearance and function.
Can jaw surgery correct facial asymmetry?
Yes — two-jaw surgery can correct facial asymmetry caused by skeletal structure, using 3D-CT analysis to plan an individualised operation.
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Source: th.viewplasticsurgery.com