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	 Jaw growth is a slow and gradual process and in 
	some instances the upper and lower jaw or one side of the jaw to the other 
	may grow at different rates. Ortho means straighten and gnathia means jaw 
	and hence, orthognathic surgery means straightening of the jaw(s) by 
	surgery. An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon practices orthognathic surgery. 
  
	Do not confuse orthognathic surgery with orthodontic therapy 
	(braces). While Orthodontic treatment (braces) can 
	correct many problems if only the teeth are involved Orthognathic Surgery 
	maybe required if the jaws (bone) also need repositioning. When 
	planning an orthognathic surgical case, the general dentist, 
	orthodontist 
	and oral surgeon 
	will work closely with one another to set the stage for 
	optimum post surgical results in regards to both function and esthetics.
  
	 
			 
			 before orthognathic surgery
  
			 
			  
			after orthognathic surgery
 
  
			
					Under what circumstances would I need orthognathic surgery?
  
					
					Can these conditions be effectively treated?
  
					
					At what age is the treatment most effective?
  
					
					What is involved in the treatment itself?
  
				
					Before and After treatment  |