Orthodontics may be sufficient in the case of irregular, crowded or protruding teeth, but it will not be sufficient if the jaw bones are the cause. Delaying treatment may result in problems with the jaw joint or teeth. Surgeries to treat delayed or advanced jaws or chin are performed in conjunction with orthodontics.
Dr. Hussein Gamgoum was trained in these type of procedures with two teams in the city of Lyon and the city of Bordeaux in France, which are among the best teams in the world. It is a surgery that requires follow-up, preparation and special techniques, but its results, in the end, are impressive not only in terms of functionality but also in terms of the aesthetics of the teeth, mouth, nose and chin.
Often, the orthodontist works with the maxillofacial surgeon to prepare the patient for this surgery. After performing a specific type of skull and facial bones x-ray (cephalometry), the team determines the cause, whether in the upper jaw, the lower jaw, or both. The patient needs initial braces to coordinate and prepare the teeth alignment in preparation for the surgery, which may take up to a year. The surgery changes the shape of the lower half of the face by moving one or both jaws.
It is a stressful procedure for the patient with a lot of swelling for several days that may reach a week. The pain is very bearable. The patient starts with soft or blended meals, then gradually moves to harder meals until he can return to his eating habits without any obstacles within about a month.
