During chin and jaw surgery, those problems that are usually corrected with dental orthodontics or other treatment methods are corrected. And beauty cannot be corrected. Usually, the bones of the upper and lower jaw are trimmed by a specialist doctor and its irregularities are corrected. By using the patient's cephalometric images and aligning it with the standard cephalometric, the specialist tries to create a natural and proportionate form for the patient's chin and jaw. In addition to the aesthetic goals, these corrections will ultimately restore the natural function of the chin and jaw.
What is the purpose of jaw and chin surgery?
In order to know who are suitable candidates for this surgery, it is necessary to know what the purpose of this treatment and beauty method is. Chin surgery is usually done for different purposes. The most important of these goals include the following:
- Facilitating chewing and taking food and helping the complex swallowing system.
- Correction of jaw and chin protrusion or jaw and chin retardation.
- Problems of speaking and pronouncing words are also solved after correcting the jaw and chin, and it becomes easy to pronounce words correctly.
- Correction of asymmetry on both sides of the face and Chin
- Correction and treatment of not closing the mouth while resting
- Completing orthodontic treatments or nose surgery.
- Preventing too much wear of the teeth is also one of the goals of this procedure.
How chin surgery is performed
Chin surgery is performed in three general ways depending on the type of jaw and dental deformity. which we explain below:
- Increasing genioplasty (increasing the volume of the chin): It is performed using silicone prostheses or other silicone materials and no incision is made in the jawbone and chin. Except when it is done with bone grafting. In some cases, the chin volume is increased by injecting gel or fat.
- reduction genioplasty: for patients who have a very prominent or protruding chin and Back Removing the lower jaw with orthodontics has no effect on changing the position of the jaw and chin. This procedure is performed by shaving or cutting a part of the chin bone.
- Sliding genioplasty: The chin bone is cut and moved forward or backward, up and down. It is often performed for patients with jaw and chin deviation. All types of chin surgery are performed under anesthesia. Except for the local methods of gel injection, which is not included in the category of surgeries.
Also, depending on the type of surgery, the incision is made internally (inside the mouth) or externally (under the chin). For this reason, don't worry about the chin surgery scar.
Duration of chin surgery varies from 30 minutes to 6 hours. But it takes 2 hours on average.
The recovery period of this surgery is also between 7 and 14 days, which will be different depending on the type of surgery and the patient's level of care.
During the operation, the surgeon returns the jaw to its original position. This work will be done by means of screws, plates and special polymer tools. When the jaw or chin bone is deformed or so-called eaten, the surgeon can use other parts of the body to receive bone (bone graft).
right time for chin-and-jaw surgery
Usually, the most appropriate time for chin and jaw surgery is shortly after puberty and adolescence. During this period, the growth of the jaw and chin is over and the doctor can start the surgery without worrying about growth complications.
The best time is usually from 17 to 21 years old for boys and from 15 to 18 years old for girls. After the patient's growth plates are closed, it is the best time for jaw and chin surgery, and it is not possible to return the treatment.
It is recommended to consult with the best orthodontic specialist in this field, who also has a fellowship in maxillofacial surgery, before undergoing chin and jaw surgery. Professor Jamilian has the specialized board of orthodontics of Iran, Europe and England and is a specialist in maxillofacial surgery. To know the times of his presence at the orthodontic clinic located in Tehran, contact us with the phone numbers listed in the contact section.
Care after surgery of chin and upper and lower jaw
After chin and jaw surgery, it is obvious that you should take special care to speed up the healing process. Your doctor will usually provide you with a list of nutritional and health care during the first post-surgery check-up. These cares include nutrition, oral and dental hygiene, and a list of prohibited tasks. Usually, what you can eat in the first days include watery foods such as soups and pureed foods. For the first week, it is better to avoid consuming large, fatty and high carbohydrate foods.
During upper and lower jaw surgery, secondary hygiene will be very important in preventing infections. For this reason, it is necessary not to neglect the use of mouthwashes containing fluoride for your oral health. Also, for short-term recovery and treatment, you should avoid smoking and doing intense sports activities. To cope with the pain caused by the surgery, the doctor will usually prescribe pain medication. Remember that you should never take medicine arbitrarily without consulting a doctor.
From the time of chin and jaw surgery to the time of partial recovery, it usually takes one to three weeks. However, full recovery from this surgery may take up to 12 weeks. After a period of 4 months, you should go to the doctor to check your oral condition. After the initial recovery period, the treatment is complete and you can continue your daily life like a normal person.
complications of chin and jaw surgery
Tolerating complications and problems after chin and jaw surgery is very difficult for some patients. For this reason, it is necessary to have Beautiful chin Get to know its complications.
- Inability to chew and talk in the first days
- Temporary swelling and bruising
- Temporary numbness in the lips or chin
- Infection or rejection of the implant (if a prosthesis is used)
