Dental malocclusions or types of jaw surgery can be essential in restoring this balance, affecting functionality and overall quality of life.
From the Greek “orthos” meaning “straight” and “gnathos” meaning “jaw,” is a subspecialty of maxillofacial surgery, that focuses on correcting deformities and misalignments of the jaws.
“Occlusion” refers to the way the teeth in the upper jaw fit with those in the lower jaw when we bite or close our mouth.
When the relationship between the upper and lower teeth is altered due to abnormal dental positions.
There are several types of orthognathic surgery, with specific procedures for different situations.
TMJ arthrocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure that involves inserting needles into the joint to remove fluid or lavage the joint cavity.