What is Mouth Protrusion Two-Jaw Surgery?
Orthognatic surgery is needed for those who are in need of a delicate and complex orthodontic treatment such as, cases where the patient had orthodontic treatment for mouth protrusion previously but additional teeth extraction is difficult. Cases where the upper and lower jaw are protruding together along with a short chin; under-bite problems; etc. Cases where the face is long; gums are showing a lot; etc.
- -Surgery to solve mouth protrusion symptoms
- -Solving the above symptom along with under-bite problems; facial asymmetry problems etc.
- -Osteotomy to the upper and lower jaw to relocate to the correct position
- -Functional improvement in biting; talking etc.
- -Improvement of facial appearance with facial ratio and balance
Short Chin
(Short short chin, Long short chin)
Long Face
(Horse face)
Under-Bite, Lower
Jaw Protrusion
Benefits for Mouth Protrusion Orthognatic Surgery
No-Tie Mouth Protrusion Orthognatic Surgery is Possible！
Quick Recovery (Return to daily activities at least 2 weeks after)
First Mouth Protrusion Orthognathic Surgery is possible!
Orthodontic treatment
before surgery
(1 Year 6 Months)
Surgery(1 Month)
Orthodontic treatment
after surgery
(6 Months)
Orthodontic treatment
before surgery Not Required
Surgery First
(1 Month)
Orthodontic treatment
after surgery
(6 Months)
No Preparation,Immediate
Improvement
Starting with surgery when you want; no need for orthodontic treatment before surgeryShort Treatment
Period
Shortened treatment period with no orthodontic treatmentInterception to
Under-Bite Aggravation
Safer with no teeth movement prior to the surgeryHistory of current Orthognathic Surgery
01 Establishment of Specialized hospital for Orthognathic Surgery
02 Research and development of First Surgery; No-Tie Two Jaw Surgery
03 Domestic adoption of virtual demonstration program (CASS)
04 Spreading orthognathic surgery know-how domestically and abroad
05 Specialized hospital for Facial bone surgery Korea
Surgery Information
Surgery time
2 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
Hospitalization
1 day
Removal of stitches
About 2 weeks after
Recovery time
2 weeks ~ 1 month
※ Alert： Common side effects such as bleeding and infection may occur post surgery and varies according to each patient so careful attention is needed.
Before and After Photos
