Orthognathic surgery is also known as corrective jaw surgery. It is used to treat a variety of facial and jaw abnormalities in which the facial bones and teeth are not correctly developed. This results in difficulty with chewing, speech, and jaw function. In many cases, the facial appearance is affected by this problem.

 Sometimes, orthodontic treatment alone can correct a problem  but when it is severe, usually orthognathic surgery is required.  Orthognathic means "straight jaws", and orthognathic surgery corrects these jaw and facial deformities. Most of these patients will need preoperative and postoopertaive orthodontic treatment.

Abnormal jaw and facial development can be genetic or acquired due to disease or injury.  Using sophisticated surgical techniques, the facial bones can be repositioned in order to restore proper function and facial appearance.

Miniature titanium  and steel plates and screws are used to fix the facial bones in their new relationship. This is much more comfortable for the patient, but it is also more stable and predictable.  It  is major surgery and someties last for 4-6 hours depending on the complexity of the problems.