For some adults, orthognathic surgery is necessary when the upper and lower jaws are misaligned. Prof.Dr. Siddik Malkoc has many years of experience completing jaw surgery cases.
Orthodontic treatment is designed to correct and straighten teeth, while jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. Together, they can help you achieve your best smile, while improving facial appearance and preserving the functionality of your teeth and jaws.
Here are some examples of jaw alignment problems that may improve with combined orthodontic and surgical treatment:
- Moderate to severe underbite (anterior crossbite)
- Narrow upper jaw (posterior crossbite)
- Lower jaw that is too far back
- Breathing problems
- Excessive gummy smile
- Anterior open bite
- Posterior open bite
- Breathing problems
