Jaw Correction / Orthognathic Surgery
Corrective surgery for significant jaw misalignment, improving bite function and facial balance together.
What it involves
When a bite mismatch is too significant for braces alone to correct, orthognathic surgery repositions the jaw itself. It's typically planned in coordination with orthodontic treatment, addressing both how the teeth meet and how the jaw and face align — often relevant after facial trauma or growth-related mismatches, and planned in detail before any surgical step is taken.
BenefitsWhy patients choose this treatment
- Addresses bite issues braces alone cannot fully correct
- Improves facial symmetry and jaw function together
- Detailed pre-surgical planning with orthodontic coordination
- Surgical expertise in complex jaw repositioning
What to expect, step by step
- Assessment & ImagingBite, jaw position and facial structure are thoroughly evaluated.
- Coordinated PlanningSurgery is planned in coordination with any ongoing orthodontic treatment.
- Surgical CorrectionThe jaw is repositioned under general anaesthesia for proper alignment.
- Recovery & Follow-UpHealing and bite stability are monitored over the following months.
Signs this treatment may help you
- Significant bite mismatch not correctable by braces alone
- Jaw asymmetry affecting function or appearance
- Difficulty chewing or closing the jaw properly
- Orthodontic treatment recommending surgical correction
Healing & aftercare
Recovery is more involved than routine dental procedures, typically spanning several weeks for initial healing with continued monitoring over following months as the bite stabilises.
FAQFrequently asked questions
In most cases yes — orthodontic treatment before and after surgery helps achieve a stable, functional bite.
Yes, it's performed under general anaesthesia and requires careful pre- and post-surgical planning.
Yes, improved facial balance is often a natural outcome alongside the functional bite correction.
Combined with orthodontics, the full process commonly spans one to two years, discussed in detail during planning.
Also available at Omax Dental & Maxillofacial Center
Dr. Mahesh Pund practices at Omax Dental, Pimple Nilakh, Pimpri-Chinchwad.