Maxillofacial surgery includes orthodontic treatment for the creation of balance between the jaws, teeth and facial structure. The main goal of the surgery is to correct any jaw imbalance, resulting in incorrect bite, proper functioning of the teeth and enhancing your aesthetic appearance.
The whole treatment starts with diagnosis, treatment planning and then an operation. This process includes a combination of orthodontics and maxillofacial surgery, resulting in a smoother contour of the jaw line which complements the face and takes care of any physical hazards, such as incorrect bite, teeth not meeting and takes care of the proper functionality of the jaw.
The whole procedure is completed in a matter of two to four hours, depending upon the complexity. Patients are generally kept in the hospital for at the most a week, again depending on the degree of complexity and post surgery condition. This surgery has been done many times and is often performed with rhinoplasty (nose sorrection) and genioplasty (chin correction) surgery to give the patient a more natural and symmetrical look.
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