How Surgery Supports Orthodontics
Orthognathic Surgery
Alongside trauma, a need for orthognathic surgery can arise through nature. Where there is an imbalance between your upper and lower jaw, a misalignment.
A specialist surgeon can correct this, giving you a better bite and improved facial appearance. Achieving symmetry may not be possible with braces alone, they can manage discrepancies, although not always in the jaw.
There is rarely a clinical requirement for orthognathic surgery. The procedure can still be part of effective orthodontic care, to create a foundation for a smile which will look as you wish.
Dentoalveolar Surgery
The alveolar is the bone which surrounds and holds our teeth. Dentoalveolar surgery offers specialist treatment of this area, for a number of conditions.
There could be a need to remove bony spikes, or lesions from your jaw. A tooth which needs to go could be impacted, or complex to remove, or an unerupted tooth might require surgical guidance, to reach the right position.
Abnormal tissue growth may need removing, or reconstruction of bone, or tissue be required. As with changes to your jaw, the consultant surgeon will work closely with your orthodontist, to achieve the best outcome.
Other Jaw Disorders
Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) is perhaps the best known, where the small joint by the front of your ear has problems which impinge on lower jaw movement.
Orthodontics can have a positive effect, by creating a proper bite, which helps your jaw move freely, rather than compensating for misaligned teeth. The joint, or nearby cartilage and muscle could also require care from a maxillofacial consultant.
Their remit extends beyond surgery, in a field of medicine dedicated to the facial area. As with orthodontists, they are experts in planning change, through x-rays, other modern imaging techniques, computer analysis and their experience.
Why Choose Combined Care?
- Specialists under one roof — Leading orthodontic and maxillofacial care in the same Harley Street clinic.
- Lasting outcomes — Surgery when braces alone cannot create the foundation your smile needs.
- Close teamwork — Your surgeon and orthodontist plan together for the best result.
- Expert planning — Imaging, computer analysis and shared experience guide every step.
- Every option — Orthognathic, dentoalveolar and TMJ support when your case needs it.
Your Surgical Orthodontic Journey
We believe that having leading orthodontic and maxillofacial specialists under one roof makes sense — to give every option you should have and make the treatment you sought truly life changing.
