Orthognathic Surgery
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Oakland Office
3347 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412.683.2777
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Monroeville Office
4328 Northern Pike
Monroeville, PA 15146
Phone: 412.372.4489
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Mount Lebanon Office
455 Cochran Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
Phone: 412.343.3082
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Tarentum Office
301 First Avenue
Tarentum, PA 15084
Phone: 724.224.4463
Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with the jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.
Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?
People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning in necessary.
Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:
- difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
- speech problems
- chronic jaw or TMJ pain
- open bite
- protruding jaw
- breathing problems
Orthognathic Surgery Presentation
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Any of these symptoms can exist at birth, be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences or as a result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, feel free to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care, you and your dental team will make the decision to proceed with treatment together.
Orthognathic Surgery Minimodule
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If you are a candidate for Corrective Jaw Surgery, Drs. Kahn, Trop, Eichner, and Smiga will work closely with your dentist and orthodontist during your treatment. The actual surgery can move your teeth and jaws into a new position that results in a more attractive, functional and healthy dental-facial relationship.
