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Jaw Surgery

Jaw surgery is otherwise called orthognathic surgery. It is done by an oral maxillofacial surgeon along with an orthodontist. It is done to realign the jaw. It is usually done in conditions affecting the facial symmetry, clearing the congenital condition affecting the face, pain caused due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder, and breathing problems caused due to obstructive sleep apnea and mouth breathing.

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I underwent double jaw surgery and now my lower lip is pulled toward the right side. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I underwent double-jaw surgery and two chin surgeries. Now, I have an issue where my lower lip is being pulled to the right side. Initially, I thought the cause of such pull was nerve damage, but I have been told by several doctor’s this has more to do with bone being shaved off on t...  Read Full »


Dr. Purva Jingar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I believe the picture you have sent here is post-surgical (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity). Your face seems normal but due to surgery, you have a right pull of the lower lip which is not noticeable. The centric line or say the alignment of teeth ...  Read Full »

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 »


Dr. Honey Nandwani

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 »

Should a jawbone be removed if it is infected?

Query: Hi doctor, My mother was admitted to the hospital with the added symptoms. She has been on antibiotics for a week. Also, a drain was placed in the face to get rid of the pus. The doctor had concerns about her air supply being compromised. This doctor is an ENT (Otolaryngologist) specialist, not an o...  Read Full »


Dr. Achanta Krishna Swaroop

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I will be answering the query shortly. Please check your follow-up messages. Thank you.  Read Full »

Is surgery needed to correct the protruding upper front teeth?

Query: Hi, doctor,All my teeth are correctly positioned. Only the front four teeth of my upper jaw protrude forward by approximately 6.5 mm. So will I need corrective jaw surgery? Or will braces be quite enough?  Read Full »


Dr. Mayank Khandelwal

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As you mentioned that only the front four teeth of the upper jaw are your main concern, your treatment plan will be made according to it. The other corrections required will also be done, but the priority will be on the front teeth. As per ...  Read Full »

My face is too long and narrow even after jaw surgery. How can I improve my appearance?

Query: Hello doctor, I had lower jaw surgery and a sliding genioplasty where my chin was moved forward for 0.19 inches. Still, I am not happy with my appearance. I feel my face is too long and narrow. What can I do to improve my appearance as it affects my confidence? I have partial numbness in my lip, and...  Read Full »


Dr. Pandian. P

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the image (attachments removed to protect patient's identity) you have sent, I feel your face profile is good and do not find any reason for you to be concerned about that. By the way, if you post your pre-operative photos, it will be better for comparison and ...  Read Full »

My centers are not in the midline and the chin is too big. Am I a candidate for jaw surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, My teeth were not straight in the past, so I had braces to straighten them up (just finished my treatment last year). However, I still think there are multiple odd things in my face and upper/lower bites. When I open my mouth wide, the right side of my face pops and my chin does not m...  Read Full »


Dr. Srinivas Saketh. G

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query, but the picture links you sent are not opening at all. Kindly send me the pictures again so that I will be able to answer better.  Read Full »

Is there any surgery to correct the facial profile and forwardly placed mouth?

Query: Hello doctor, From my late teens to now (I am thirty), I started becoming very insecure about my face, especially my side profile. It is heavy, thick and my mouth is more forward. I was prettier as a child. I want to inquire about surgeries that can be done to adjust my jaw. Also, I seem to have so...  Read Full »


Dr. Mohammad Emranul Islam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry for your suffering. But the picture you sent me is not clear (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Please send close-up pictures of your front face and side face with the mouth in resting position. There is a surgical treatment for this problem. ...  Read Full »

What are the risks involved in a jaw setback surgery?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 18 year old female. I was 13 years old when I got my braces. My orthodontist made it in such a way that the lower set of teeth were slanting inwards so that my upper row could be in front. I do not have trouble chewing. I want a jaw setback surgery as I find my face structure v...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can undergo surgery to reduce the lower jaw, i.e., mandible by around 5 mm or so if needed. It is only a slight difference. The advantage is a slight increase in aesthetics later on probably. Some disadvantage is always present like you said, i.e., nerve damage...  Read Full »

I am worried about the development of my lower jaw.Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have a question about the normal development of facial structure of a male going through puberty. I am 17 years old, my height is 5'7" and I weigh 119 pounds. My diet is normal. I am very frail in stature but, that is not what I am worried about. I am worried about the development ...  Read Full »


Dr. Naveen Thomas

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your lower jaw (mandible) might be small due to various reasons. Sometimes, genetic inheritance also can be a reason. By your description it seems you have deficient mandible.  In childhood, use of headgear (an extraoral orthodontic appliance) would have done you load...  Read Full »

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