Expertise · 01

Jaw Surgery &
Facial Asymmetry

Correcting how the jaws fit together — for a better bite, easier breathing and a balanced face.

Before: 3D model of the facial skeleton before surgery, showing the jaws out of alignment
Before
After: the same 3D model with the upper and lower jaws repositioned according to the surgical plan
Planned result
Final plan: the same case with custom titanium plates positioned on the upper and lower jaws
Final plan · custom plates

One patient’s virtual surgical plan. Every movement is planned in 3D, and custom plates carry the plan into surgery.

What is corrective
jaw surgery?

Orthognathic surgery — corrective jaw surgery — repositions the upper jaw, the lower jaw, the chin, or a combination, so the teeth meet properly and the face sits in balance.

It is usually coordinated with orthodontic treatment, and planned around your whole face — not the bite alone.

Who it helps

Common reasons patients come in.

  • An underbite, overbite or open bite
  • A jaw or chin that sits off-center
  • Difficulty biting, chewing or speaking
  • Breathing problems during sleep
  • A face that feels out of proportion
  • Concerns after a previous jaw surgery

Focus areas

Complex jaw surgery

Upper jaw, lower jaw and chin surgery — including multi-piece and combined procedures.

Facial asymmetry

Correcting skeletal imbalance so both sides of the face align.

Revision surgery

Careful re-evaluation when a previous surgery didn’t fully meet its goals.

3D surgical planning

Your CT scan becomes a 3D model. Custom guides and plates carry the plan into surgery.

Sleep apnea surgery

Moving both jaws forward to open the airway.

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Minimally invasive technique

Smaller access, when your anatomy allows.

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Case example

Beyond the jaws.

Both jaws repositioned, then custom implants to complete the facial contour — all in one plan.

Before: three-quarter side view of a 3D skull model with the jaws in their original position
Before
Jaws repositioned: the same view with both jaws moved into their planned position
Jaws repositioned
Final plan: the same view with custom implants at the cheek and jaw angle, and titanium plates in place
Final plan · implants & plates

Minimally invasive orthognathic surgery

Less invasive,
when it’s right.

For selected patients, jaw surgery can be performed through smaller incisions with more limited exposure — aiming to reduce surgical disruption while still carrying out the full plan.

Whether it suits you depends on your anatomy and the movements needed. It’s discussed during planning — never assumed.

The process

What to expect.

  1. i.

    Consultation

    Your goals, an exam of the whole face, and records.

  2. ii.

    Orthodontics

    Usually needed to prepare the teeth, coordinated with your orthodontist.

  3. iii.

    3D planning

    Surgery is rehearsed virtually; guides and plates are made for you.

  4. iv.

    Surgery

    The plan, carried out precisely.

  5. v.

    Recovery

    Close follow-up as swelling settles and the bite is finalized.

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