SURGICAL ORTHODONTICS
Surgery For Severe or Complicated Orthodontic Issues
Surgery in combination with orthodontic treatment may be required to achieve a functional, healthy bite.
Surgical orthodontics, or jaw surgery, is a corrective procedure that involves straightening and repositioning the jaw and teeth to correct dental and skeletal irregularities. Steel City Orthodontics only uses surgical orthodontics when necessary. Surgery depends on the severity of your condition and the placement of your jaw and teeth.
Our orthodontists use digital imaging and computerized treatment planning for maximum precision and decreased treatment times. Both teens and adults often have issues that orthodontic treatment alone cannot fully correct. Orthodontic treatment is done before and after surgery so that upper and lower teeth meet appropriately and the individual can more effectively bite, chew, and speak.
What Surgical Treatments Are Required For Orthodontics?
Surgical orthodontics is recommended for patients with bite problems or skeletal discrepancy so severe that orthodontic treatment alone cannot yield a functional, healthy bite. It is unnecessary for most patients and is reserved for those with extreme jaw discrepancy or in the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea.
Functional problems that can be improved with surgical orthodontics include:Â
We understand the components of complex orthodontic treatment involving facial growth, jaw growth, the eruption of the teeth and development of the bite. It is important to have an orthodontic specialist monitor your child’s growth and development to make and implement a well-designed treatment plan at the most beneficial time.
Steel City Orthodontics has experience in integrating interdisciplinary care for patients with surgical orthodontic needs. After your initial consultation, your treatment options will be discussed with you, and we will partner with you in helping you achieve the optimal functional bite and cosmetic results.
When Do I Need Surgical Treatment?
If the upper and lower jaws grow at different rates, it can create a discrepancy in size and function. Corrective jaw surgery seeks to fix these abnormalities in the facial bones by aligning the jaws correctly. When performed in conjunction with orthodontic appliances, orthodontic surgery is an aligned bite and straight teeth for the ideal combination of form and function.
If you’re experiencing any of the following, you should see our orthodontists at Steel City Orthodontics:Â
Surgery is not always required, even for extreme cases. Many cases that would have needed surgical intervention in the past can now be remedied with orthodontic treatment alone. Orthodontic treatment usually comes before surgical orthodontics. The purpose is to align teeth so that they fit correctly after surgery is performed. Orthodontic treatment continues after surgery to bring teeth into their final, optimal positions for good function.
Benefits of Surgical Orthodontics
Surgical orthodontics, when required, has several benefits:
