Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is a surgical procedure that corrects severe malocclusion or misaligned jaws. It involves cutting the lower jaw on both sides and moving it forward or backward to achieve proper alignment. The surgery requires the use of general anesthesia and may require several weeks of recovery. BSSO can improve dental occlusion, alleviate discomfort, and enhance facial appearance.
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I am 18 years old and need jaw surgery. Do braces reshape the face?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old and need jaw surgery, but I do not know which one to pick—Le Fort 1 or BSSO. Also, I want to ask one question about braces, do they re-shape your face? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Le Fort 1 osteotomy is used to treat midfacial deformities. In contrast, bilateral sagittal split osteotomy can be done to correct lower jaw abnormalities with or without upper jaw surgery. But what you need precisely cannot be commented on by ... Read Full »
I have been advised to get a BSSO done on my lower jaw. Will it resolve the asymmetry of my jaws?
Query: Hi doctor, If I get a BSSO done on my lower jaw as the left side of my mandible is longer would I be able to advance both? Will I end up having a less recessed jaw that is more or less symmetrical? And will the BSSO help me with my clicking from my right jaw which is the short one? I have TMJ pain o... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. BSSO (bilateral sagittal split osteotomy) is a surgical procedure wherein both sides of the lower jaw will be split and re-positioned according to the needs. As you have mentioned, one side (left) is longer than the right, which means the chin... Read Full »
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