1- What are the complications of orthognathic surgery?
In general, orthognathic surgery is a safe and reliable procedure. Especially if it is performed by an experienced and modern surgeon. One of the rare side effects that may occur to the patient is damage to the facial nerves. If the surgeon is skilled, these complications will not occur.
2- What is the recovery period required for surgical orthodontics or jaw straightening surgery?
Partial recovery of the jaws takes about 4 weeks. But full recovery takes about 8 weeks for the surgical area to heal completely. The arrangement of the teeth is performed by an orthodontist. This movement of the teeth is done with a fixed orthodontic device. Depending on the opinion of the treating orthodontist, the orthodontic brackets will remain on your teeth for one and a half to two years, and the surgery will be performed one year after the start of treatment.
3- Is jaw correction surgery painful?
You will be sedated during the surgery and will not feel any pain. After surgery and regaining consciousness, patients report feeling pain similar to that of a wisdom tooth extraction. In these cases, the attending physician will prescribe a suitable analgesic. This pain will double when chewing food. Therefore, in the early days, try to eat liquid foods such as light soups so that the pain and pressure do not affect the jaws.
4- Is jaw correction surgery difficult?
This surgery is one of the difficult and complex surgeries. Because of the blood the patient loses during the surgery, it is recommended to take iron supplements for 3 months. This is to prevent anemia in the patient after surgery.
5- How long does jaw correction surgery take?
The duration of jaw correction surgery varies according to the degree and location of the deformity. If the surgery is performed on one jaw, the duration of the surgery will be between one and two hours. If the surgery is performed on both jaws, the duration of the surgery ranges from 3 to 5 hours or more.
6- Can the patient speak after jaw correction surgery?
You cannot talk immediately after surgery. It takes two weeks before
That you can speak properly. This time period depends on the degree of deformity being treated and varies with the physiology of the patients. Two weeks after surgery, you will be able to open your mouth wide enough to fit two fingers between your front teeth.
7- Are the traces of the surgical incision in the face still visible and leave a scar?
Orthognathic surgery is performed inside the mouth to correct the position of the jaws. So scars and wounds will not appear on the face.
8- What are the things that must be taken into account before jaw correction surgery?
1- Get some comfortable clothes that have buttons in the front and do not need to be unbuttoned over the head so that you can use them easily after surgery. 2- Test out the liquid foods and protein powders you should take after surgery and choose your favorite flavor. 3- Get your prescription from the doctor before surgery and have it ready. 4- Prepare foods that do not need to be chewed. 5- Get a blender suitable for mashing foods to avoid chewing them.
9- How long does it take to return to work after jaw correction surgery?
It will take 7 to 10 days before you can return to work. It is also suggested not to do sports and physical activity for 4 to 6 weeks.
10- How do we eat after jaw correction surgery?
The first weeks after orthognathic surgery are very sensitive and the jaws are vulnerable to injury. Therefore, it is important to consume small amounts of nutrients slowly throughout the day. Avoid moving the jaws as much as possible. Do not chew any food for two weeks after jaw reduction surgery.
