Orthognathic Surgery

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities. Orthognathic surgery corrects these problems and, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile.

At Jacaranda Orthodontics, Dr. Khakhria loves challenges. Patients that require orthodontic therapy in conjunction with surgery usually present the biggest challenge. This is mainly due to the dual specialty treatment involved. We have a number of such cases and the results are always most impressive because we not only change the smile but the whole face changes.

Computerized treatment planning minimizes treatment times, recovery periods and the overall efficacy of your surgery. State-of-the-art materials such as titanium plates and miniature pins provide stability, strength and predictability to your treatment. These advances in technology, procedures and equipment reduce post-surgical recovery time, thus allowing patients to return to their normal routines soon after the surgery. Such procedures have become much more predictable.

In some situations, there may be alternatives to surgery. With the latest advances in orthodontics, this is sometimes the case. Dr. Khakhria is one of the first orthodontists in the area now using mini-pin implants to correct problems that before would need surgery. Please see the mini-pin section for further information. We will determine if orthognathic surgery is the correct treatment option for you.