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The article was written by: Doctor Vu Duc Nha - Maxillofacial Surgeon, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.Jawbone correction surgery for malocclusion is a surgical specialty that uses the techniques of maxillofacial osteotomy, movement and fixation to correct abnormalities and deformities of the maxillofacial complex.
1. Causes of malocclusion
The malformations of the maxillofacial complex can be caused by 3 main reasons:
Congenital (syndrome, cleft palate...) Due to the development process Due to trauma sequelae. Malocclusion is understood as changes in the position of teeth, excess or underdevelopment of the facial bones in relation to each other, which can manifest in developmental changes, which consequent abnormal position of teeth, changes in chewing function and facial aesthetics.
2. Why is it necessary to correct malocclusion with jaw bone correction surgery?
The purpose of surgical intervention is not only to bring back the normal bite but also to bring a more aesthetic and good-looking appearance to the patient. Abnormal appearance in facial development often causes personality changes. In adolescents, such abnormalities are most evident between the ages of 16 and 18 – the age when attention begins to pay attention to appearance. Therefore, doctors advise parents of children with malocclusion to pay more attention to social factors affecting their children.
Mục đích của can thiệp phẫu thuật không chỉ nhằm đưa lại khớp cắn bình thường mà còn đem lại ngoại hình thẩm mỹ
3. Subjects indicated for surgery to correct malocclusion
Vinmec Times City International General Hospital is providing jaw bone correction surgery for patients with deformity, malocclusion, sequelae of maxillofacial fracture or cleft palate. The surgical method of malocclusion at Vinmec corrects malocclusion due to bone structure; return the function of chewing, biting, breathing well; help the patient's face become more balanced and harmonious.
People with indications for surgery are those with abnormalities related to the maxillofacial structure at the age of over 16 years old in women, 18 years old in men, having enough health and psychological conditions to undergo the surgery. surgery.
4. The process of surgery for malocclusion at Vinmec Times City
Patients will directly examine with a specialist in maxillofacial surgery, orthodontist to diagnose the medical condition and plan treatment. The plan includes orthodontics and surgery, treatment of other related diseases (if any). Most cases need orthodontic treatment first and then surgery, a small number of cases need surgery to orthodontic treatment. Surgery: Depending on the operation of 1 jaw or both jaws, the operation time lasts from 2 hours to 6 hours. Patients can be discharged after 1-2 days. After surgery, the patient needs to have regular follow-up visits according to the doctor's appointment to maintain the achieved results.
5. Post-operative care instructions
Patients need to practice good oral hygiene every day
Người bệnh cần thực hiện vệ sinh răng miệng tốt hàng ngày
Need to wear a face bandage for at least 7 days to reduce swelling, keep facial shape Eat thin food until the fixed jaw is removed. You should consult a doctor immediately if you have any abnormality after surgery. Advantages after surgery: bite into the intended position, harmonious facial proportions, reduce swelling in the face after surgery.
Doctor Vu Duc Nha is well-trained abroad and has nearly 10 years of experience in professional work. The doctor has strengths in facial plastic surgery such as face sculpting, cheekbone reduction, jaw angle cutting, chin correction, facelift...; treatment of diseases, injuries, deformities of the maxillofacial region such as trauma, cleft lip and palate and sequelae, cleft palate, underbite, facial deviation...
When performing jaw bone correction surgery at Vinmec, Quy Guests will be:
Examination, consultation and treatment plan in the right process. Performed by a physician who is well trained and specialized in this type of technique. Modern facilities, meet accurate diagnosis and help the treatment process bring high efficiency Surgical anesthesia and good postoperative recovery After correcting malocclusion due to bone structure, return the function of chewing, biting, breathing well, making facial aesthetics harmonious, radically changing beauty. Application of laser and stem cells in treatment and beauty.
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