Do you need to have braces before proceeding to Jaw Surgery?

[tarius]

I heard this is the normal procedure. Hopefully i can just get it after the procedure? Is it safe and possible?

 

[eddieng]

You can braces after jaw surgery.

 

[tarius]

EddieNG said: ↑

You can braces after jaw surgery.

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Hi, so is it safe to do the surgery without having braces prior to it? Because i read that you need to put braces BEFORE and AFTER Jaw Surgery.

I have an Underbite and my teeth are a bit crooked.

 

[eddieng]

I have the same problem with u. My ****ing problem is underbite. I will go to kr this March to do 2jaw surgery. Doctor said i have to braces in 1 year after surgery. (

 

[perceval]

I'm pretty sure from what I'm reading:

Among the patients who are considering corrective jaw surgery, braces will be necessary both at the start of the treatment and again during the last phase of care. The estimated time frame for the active phases of orthodontic treatment will vary widely amongst patients, and these details will be outlined by the orthodontist and also the oral surgeon during the treatment planning phase.

The initial phase of treatment might require the active use of braces for approximately 18 months, followed by orthognathic surgery. After the surgery, the second phase of orthodontic treatment could last for 6 to 9 months. After the active treatment is complete, and the teeth have been moved into the most ideal position, patients will be advised to wear an orthodontic retainer to prevent any further movement.

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From: https://orasurgery.com/corrective-jaw-surgery-how-long-will-i-have-to-wear-braces/

I hope that helps give you an idea, if not let me know.

I have an overbite, and I'm thinking about this procedure. However, I'm not too sure if it'll be worth the pain and other complications that come along with it, as well as it giving me a "smaller face". Not really into that. Then again, since my issue is the overbite it probably will actually make my face just a tiny bit bigger, but it'll help my overall appearance. I don't know. I mean, when the average bite is closed, about one-half to two-thirds of the length of the bottom teeth should be visible. Every time I close my mouth it feels and looks like my upper teeth are covering more than what is normal, so maybe I do need this procedure since it's so severe.

If not, I might just go with liners or braces to help me with my issue.

 

[tarius]

If braces truly should be worn before surgery, would you expect someone to go to korea and have braces prior to the first meet and check up of a Korean Surgeon? I doubt it.

Or is it that they will have to tell you to get it now in korea and come back 18 months later for the surgery?

 

[tarius]

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