In protruding jaw surgery, surgeons perform an osteotomy to setback the upper jaw, combined with advancing the lower jaw forward to achieve proper dental occlusion. Protruding jaw surgery was developed as the golden standard to permanently correct maxillofacial asymmetry.
Protruding Jaw Surgery – Bệnh viện JW
Protruding jaw surgery without braces
Individuals with maxillary protrusion often have an overdeveloped upper jaw compared to the lower jaw, causing the front teeth to flare outward and remain visible. Many individuals also present with a concurrent gummy smile. Although not medically life-threatening, it significantly impairs aesthetics and leads to self-consciousness. Protruding jaw surgery will help you completely resolve all these concerns.
Video of a Patient Undergoing Protruding Jaw Surgery – Bệnh viện JW
Surgeons will perform surgery to push back the upper jaw bone, or combine it with pulling the lower jaw bone forward, ensuring aligned occlusion between both jaws. Thereby, permanently correcting the protruding jaw defect on your face. You do not have to endure a lengthy wait; a single surgical procedure is guaranteed to completely resolve the protruding jaw issue, restoring a harmonious, well-balanced facial profile.
Protruding jaw surgery helps realign the jaw structure, delivering a more harmonious facial profile
Advantages
Protruding jaw surgery has long been a flagship service offering outstanding advantages, delivering exceptional patient experiences and satisfying results:
- Resolves protrusion in just one surgery: Unlike traditional methods that require patients to wait over many months, this advanced technique completely resolves your maxillofacial issues in a single operation.
- Harmonious facial aesthetics: The immediate benefit of this procedure is restoring a balanced facial structure, with results visible directly on the operating table.
- Improved quality of life: Beyond aesthetic improvements, repositioning the jawbone structure significantly facilitates eating and speaking. You will no longer experience chewing discomfort or speech impediments such as lisping.
- Permanent results: Because this method intervenes directly on the facial skeleton, patients do not need to worry about relapse in the future. Done once, beautiful for a lifetime.
- High safety, no visible scars: At Bệnh viện JW, close coordination between maxillofacial surgeons and oral specialists ensures optimal aesthetic results with high safety standards. Patients also need not worry about any unsightly facial scarring.
Before and after photos of a patient undergoing protruding jaw surgery and gummy smile correction – Bệnh viện JW
Disadvantages
Although protruding jaw surgery offers numerous outstanding advantages, there are some considerations that patients should take into account before deciding to proceed:
- Requires recovery time: While significantly reduced thanks to advanced surgical techniques, full recovery still requires 2-4 weeks before patients can comfortably return to normal daily routines.
- Potential temporary side effects: Some patients may experience swelling, mild pain, or localized discomfort around the surgical site during the first few post-operative days.
- Not suitable for everyone: This procedure requires patients to meet specific general health criteria. Cases with underlying systemic conditions or compromised health may not be indicated for surgery.
Specialist doctors directly examine and thoroughly evaluate each patient’s condition
Advanced Aesthetic Techniques
Each clinical presentation of jaw protrusion requires a tailored treatment plan. There are three primary etiologies of jaw protrusion:
- Dental protrusion (teeth-related)
- Skeletal protrusion (jaw-related)
- Combined dental and skeletal protrusion
To precisely determine the underlying cause of protrusion, during examination and consultation at Bệnh viện JW, patients undergo digital X-rays and 3D CT scans. This allows the surgical team to comprehensively evaluate maxillofacial defects and establish an accurate clinical indication for each individual case.
Patients receive X-ray imaging to help doctors accurately diagnose the etiology of jaw protrusion
There are two primary surgical techniques for correcting maxillary protrusion:
- Anterior maxillary osteotomy (AMO) to setback the front segment after extracting the first premolars (teeth #4), secured with mini-plates and screws
- In cases with concurrent gummy smile, surgeons perform a Le Fort I osteotomy to address both concerns simultaneously.
During surgery, surgeons utilize state-of-the-art medical technology, including the Aesculap Hi-Speed specialized bone-cutting system, ensuring safe and precise execution. Notably, at Bệnh viện JW, surgeons apply autologous PRF/PRP membranes to accelerate bone regeneration and healing.
JW applies the Aesculap Hi-Speed system for precise bone osteotomy in protruding jaw surgery
Real Clinical Results
Before and after photos of a patient – Bệnh viện JW
Surgical Procedure at Bệnh viện JW
Pre-operative procedure overview – Bệnh viện JW
Important Post-Operative Considerations
Post-operative care following protruding jaw surgery at Bệnh viện JW
- Apply cold compresses continuously during the first 3 days to reduce swelling
- Maintain oral hygiene using specialized antiseptic mouthwash, avoiding direct toothbrushing over the surgical area for the first 10 days
- Take prescribed antibiotics during the first week strictly following physician instructions
- Take analgesics during the first 2 days, with additional doses as directed if acute pain persists
- Consume liquid food such as porridge and milk during the initial 2 days
- Afterward, soft foods may be introduced, chewing gently with the anterior teeth area for 1 month
- Return to the hospital for suture removal after 10 days
- Attend periodic follow-up examinations according to the doctor’s schedule
- Undergo a comprehensive maxillofacial re-evaluation 1 year after surgery
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is protruding jaw surgery painful?
At Bệnh viện JW, advanced surgical techniques are applied to ensure a gentle and comfortable experience. Furthermore, general anesthesia is administered throughout the procedure, ensuring you feel absolutely no pain.
- Is protruding jaw surgery dangerous?
As with any major surgery, ensuring safety and sustainable outcomes requires placing your trust in experienced, board-certified surgeons and undergoing the procedure at a fully licensed hospital.
- Are the results of protruding jaw surgery permanent?
Because the jawbone is directly reshaped, patients do not need to worry about relapse later on. Protruding jaw surgery is indeed a permanent solution for correcting your maxillofacial imperfections.
Conclusion
Protruding jaw surgery serves as a life-changing milestone for individuals with severe jaw protrusion. We hope this article helps you gain a comprehensive understanding and confidence in your aesthetic decision. Patients can contact HOTLINE:09.6868.1111 or đăng ký for expert consultation.
