If you’ve been suffering from a jaw issue – whether functionally, cosmetic or a more serious obstruction of your airways – undertaking orthognathic surgery (corrective jaw surgery) can be life-changing.

With our state-of-the-art equipment and focus on patient care, Precision OMS will help you feel confident that you’ll receive the best possible outcome when you undergo corrective jaw surgery with our experienced team.

We realise that the decision to undergo any form of surgery is not to be taken lightly. However, arming yourself with the right information can help make your choice much easier. After all, hearing about things like facial balance, bite correction and airway optimisation can seem overwhelming when you don’t know what those terms mean and how they relate to your particular needs.

At Precision OMS, we provide you with everything you need to understand how jaw surgery can fix your concerns. Most importantly, we truly care about giving our patients the best outcome to boost their confidence and improve their everyday lives. 

Talk to us and we can clarify the jaw surgery process. We will outline what’s involved in specific procedures, how patients are supported at Precision OMS and why corrective jaw surgery can give you the face you’ve always wanted.

What is jaw or orthognathic surgery?

Orthognathic surgery – commonly called corrective jaw surgery – is the precise repositioning of the bones in the face that carry your teeth and other facial elements. 

Holistically, jaw surgery is used to correct issues with your bite (orthodontic), facial balance (aesthetic) or airway (breathing function). Every person we see has issues to manage across all or a combination of these areas. 

The surgery involves the controlled separation of bone with precise, planned movements to re-cast them in a new position. This is achieved using miniplates to create the ideal dental and facial relations, usually in a single procedure.

It is unusual for patients to actively seek out orthognathic surgery unless they have been referred by a doctor or have already heard about the procedure. Delivering a solution that provides you with the best facial treatment outcome is our ultimate aim at Precision OMS.

Key benefits of jaw surgery

Corrective jaw surgery can improve your quality of life, no matter how young or old you are. For children who are constantly tired and irritable, orthognathic surgery can help alleviate an airway obstruction, which can lead to weight problems and poor energy levels. For adults, we can help resolve lifelong facial balance or dental aesthetic concerns and address any airway restrictions.

These are some of the key benefits that our patients receive from jaw surgery:

• Increased emotional confidence: Whether you’re a maturing adolescent or an adult who has dealt with jaw and facial concerns for decades, surgery can dramatically improve your facial balance and make you feel more confident as a result.

• Correction of genetic growth discrepancies: Surgery can improve small lower jaws, mid-face hypoplasia (under-growth), open bite deformities and facial asymmetry issues.

• A natural change: Depending on the type of surgery, it can improve facial deficiencies or reduce over-growth, providing the natural look you’ve been wanting.

• Improved breathing: Common breathing problems such as sleep apnoea can be resolved with jaw surgery that unblocks obstructions. These obstructions can be due to nasal, midface or lower jaw growth disturbance.

• Optimised teeth positions: Shifting bone platforms can improve the position of your teeth, providing a natural smile. Unlike some orthodontic treatment that camouflages the problem, we can provide a more aesthetically pleasing, stable and functionally optimised result.

Common jaw problems and surgery solutions

Corrective jaw surgery may be a way to avoid the multiple dental extractions that are sometimes offered as a way to ‘simplify treatment’. Using 3D facial photography, 3D CBCT imaging and digital airway volume assessment combined with intra-oral digital scanning, Precision OMS can examine and visually illustrate your particular needs. This will allow us to design the right treatment for you.

Some common jaw problems and their solutions include:

• Single jaw or double jaw growth excess or deficiency in the AP (forward projection) or vertical planes
• Facial asymmetry correction
• Chin projection, reduction or asymmetry corrections
• Breathing obstructions, which can be reduced or removed to optimise the nasal airway

If you believe corrective jaw surgery may be appropriate for you, the best first step is to speak to a professional at Precision OMS. We use state-of-the-art imaging technology to capture a detailed snapshot of your jaws and facial structure. We then draw on our years of experience to work out the best possible solution for your needs.

What are the services and treatments involved in corrective jaw surgery?

Before surgery can begin, we use 3D photography and CT imaging to evaluate the issue, your specific needs and the ultimate goal you want to achieve from getting jaw surgery. During this pre-surgery phase, we may use the following tools and assessments:

• Traditional 2D facial photography
• Conebeam CT facial analysis
• Volumetric airway assessment
• Digital occlusal (bite) scanning and assessment

After some or all of these assessments occur, we can create a custom solution for jaw surgery that will result in a more natural jaw and facial structure.

How much does jaw surgery cost?

Every patient is different, with their own unique facial structure and needs. Because of the specialised nature of orthognathic surgery, you will receive a customised surgery plan that matches your specific needs, along with a dedicated quote which will include Medicare numbers and information to discuss with your private health insurer.

If uninsured, we may have time to consider a plan so your orthodontic care can commence prior to surgery. Third-party funding options may be also available.

If you are considering jaw surgery, we have finance options available.