What is orthosurgery?
Orthosurgery is a treatment method to correct jaw abnormalities. The combination of orthodontics and jaw surgery is called orthosurgery. People who refer to an orthodontic specialist for the treatment of dental irregularities often have jaw abnormalities as well. Diagnosis of jaw and teeth abnormalities can also be done by radiology. Moderate jaw or tooth deformities can be solved with orthodontic treatment, but in situations where the jaw deformity is severe and cannot be fixed with orthodontic treatment, jaw surgery is also necessary in addition to orthodontic treatment. In the following, we will tell you how to perform orthosurgery treatment…
Is jaw surgery performed before orthodontics or after orthodontics?
A person who needs jaw surgery should have undergone orthodontic treatment about 24 months before the surgery so that the condition of the teeth can be checked more precisely so that symmetrical teeth can be placed together after the surgery. In order to stabilize the situation, it is necessary for the teeth to reach a stable situation about several months after orthosurgery.
Does jaw surgery hurt?
Jaw surgery is one of the most difficult surgeries and has a long recovery period. Pain after jaw surgery can be controlled with painkillers. For jaw surgery, it should be kept in mind that feeding during this period is very difficult and a person should use watery and soft foods for a long time. Chewing food is prohibited for these people for up to a month.
Under what conditions is orthosurgery performed?
- Congenital jaw problems
- Chronic jaw pain
- Protrusion or retraction of the jaw
- The front teeth are more prominent than normal. So that when closing the lips, pressure should be applied on them.
- Uncoordinated growth of the jaws
- The presence of jaw tumors and breathing disorders
- Problems such as open bite, cross bite, deep bite, etc.
- The gums are more prominent than normal when smiling.
What is the care after orthosurgery?
- Swelling is normal after jaw surgery and will improve after 4 weeks.
- In the first days after jaw and face surgery, it is normal to have a sore throat due to the breathing tube during anesthesia.
- It is recommended to use an ice compress to improve swelling.
- When sleeping, the head should be higher than the body.
- Use prescribed medicines on time and regularly.
