What is a Double Jaw Surgery ? Dr. Burak Explains.

Publication Date:February 26, 2024

The double-jaw surgery is an orthognathic surgical procedure used as a corrective approach to fix severe malposition of the jaws. It consists of a technique of adjusting both the upper and lower jaws so that they are well aligned in order to improve the teeth and facial appearance. The conventional choice is mandibular osteotomy surgery, and it is usually indicated for people who have a major difference in the jaw bones, either in the overbite, underbite, or asymmetry.

Double Jaw vs Overbite vs Underbite: Main Differences Explained

In comparison to double jaw surgery with overbite and underbite, the differences must be remembered. An overbite, on the other hand, is a condition in which the upper front teeth overlap significantly with the lower front teeth. But the underbite is evident when the lower teeth are protruded past the upper teeth when the jaw is shut. The procedure referred to as double jaw surgery is used to treat both overbites and underbites by moving both the upper and lower jaws to their proper position for proper alignment and balance.

Benefits of Double Jaw Surgery in Turkey

The advantages of malocclusion correction in Turkey includes the following: convenience, cost-effectiveness and higher confidence. Turkey has demonstrated becomes a preferred place for medical tourism, because here medical services are of high quality but comparatively cheap compared with western countries.

Turkiye’s patients undertaking double jaw surgery can experience highly skilled surgeons like Dr. Burak who specialize in jaw surgery solutions and eliminate their jaw-related challenges simultaneously. It is no less important as it highlights the fact that Turkey has sophisticated healthcare and advanced technology which are among the positive factors for patients who have orthognathic surgery.

Double Jaw Surgery Steps Explained

The processes of double jaw surgery are usually sequence of pre-surgical assessments and planning, which can involve dental casts, X-rays, and computerized imaging of the oral cavity and outlining the off-set of the face accurately prior to the determinism of the surgical approach. The surgeon records tiny incisions inside the oral cavity to get to the mandible; reorient them as needed, using custom tools.

Once the bite has been corrected, the surgeon fixates the parts in place with plates, screws, or wires. Patients will enter the post-surgery period, during which they will go through the recovery process and scheduled follow up appointments to help optimal healing and permanent stability of the jaw.

Dr. Burak Jaw Surgery Solutions in Turkey

The Turkish hospital which offers this treatment – the Dr. Burak Jaw Surgery Solutions in Turkey is a shining vestige of their passionate pursuit of greatness in orthognathic surgery. The root principle for team members of Dr. Burak is the patient-centered care and top surgical techniques patrons which come as a comprehension for people having issues with the their jaw alignment.

Totally different procedures and treatment plans especially in a double jaw surgery and other orthognathic procedures are being implemented by Dr. Burak who practices this in Turkey to assure patients with only high quality medical care and perfect curation.

Double Jaw Surgery FAQ

How safe is double jaw surgery?

Dual jaw surgery usually is said to have a high rate of success provided by highly experienced clinicians operating from certified medical centers.

How painful is double jaw surgery?

Pain sensitivity is a lot of patient-specific yet particular pain management techniques depending on an individual’s level of pain, are essential to decrease suffering during the healing.

Does double jaw surgery change your eyes?

The double jaw surgery is not a direct modification of the eyes, but it can potentially affect the facial proportion, and hence indirectly modify the face, which will consequently affect the eye’s appearance.

Does double jaw surgery change lips?

Plastic surgery of the lower jaw can result in indirect changes in lip looks via the modification of the bones under the lips that may lead to the changes of the outer lip appearance.

Can you talk after jaw surgery?

Language may become temporarily harder for patients after jaw surgery due to Jaw swelling and readjustment, but most of these patients recover to normal state of speech capabilities in time through speech rehabilitation.

What age is best for double jaw surgery?

It is often the case the best age for the double jaw surgery is diagnosed, taking into account the factors such as skeleton growth and jaw misalignment. It is usually done in late adolescence or early age when face growth is mostly completed and orthodontic treatment is completed already.

Head surgeon Dr. Burak Sercan

Here we go! I was born in my lovely hometown of Izmir in 1986. I am married and have two wonderful children of my own. I completed my primary education at Ali Şir Nevai Primary School, and my secondary and high school education at İzmir Çiğli Milli Piyango Anatolian High School. I graduated from Ege University’s Faculty of Medicine in 2010. During my compulsory service in Van Erciş, I passed the specialization exam and started my specialization in the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive, and Aesthetic Surgery at Ege University.

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