Jaw Alignment

Jaw alignment refers to a dental treatment in which the improper alignment of upper and lower jaw leads to several problems associated with speaking; chewing, swallowing and breathing are corrected. This jaw problem can be resolved to a limited degree with the usage of braces while the more complex cases require surgery that involves changing the position of the jaws.

Procedure of Jaw Alignment Surgery : The diagnosis of this problem involves first X-ray of the mouth and then taking the plaster impressions of the upper and lower jaws. The procedure of curing this dental problem begins once teeth have acquired their correct position. This surgery is performed to place the bones attached to teeth to the correct position. This procedure results into bones growing together and thus heals naturally in a few months.

Treatment for Jaw Alignment : There are various dental treatments for Jaw Alignment which include surgical and non- surgical procedures:

  • Prior to Jaw Alignment surgery: prior to jaw alignment surgery patient’s teeth are first positioned by the usage of braces. Once the upper and lower jaws fit together thereafter the surgery is performed.
  • Open Bite Surgery : in this surgery jaws are repositioned allowing the mouth to close easily.
  • Facial Asymmetry: to provide symmetry to the face in this surgery a wedge of bone is either added or removed to the upper or lower jaw.
  • Upper Jaw Surgery: in this procedure through the small incision inside the mouth upper jaw is shortened or lengthened.
  • Lower Jaw Surgery : this involves a series of pre surgical procedures which includes cleansing and gum disease treatment followed by adjustment of braces on teeth. Thereafter the surgery is performed for adjusting lower jaw either forward or backward.

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