The jaw is considered as the foundation of the facial structure. A misaligned jaw (jaw that is protruded outward or recessed inward), can affect your overall health. Although this condition seems to be harmless, several studies have suggested that the patients with these types of abnormality are more prone to psychological and emotional problems.
The maxillofacial surgery involves repositioning your jawbones according to your preferences. Bones are reshaped, added, or removed in some cases. During the surgery, your surgeon uses surgical plates, wires, screws, and rubber bands to hold the jaws in the new position. Most often, a maxillofacial surgery is performed by making the incision inside your mouth to reduce visible scarring. Despite that, some patients may require small incisions outside of the mouth on the face.
With maxillofacial surgery, you may experience a dramatic enhancement of your facial appearance and speaking. Also, it can have positive effects on many other aspects of your life. Following are the issues corrected by a maxillofacial surgery:
You may have been born with a misaligned jaw, but you don’t have to live with it. Many corrective measures are available to help you get an aesthetic and functional jaw.