TMJ Surgery

Combined TMJ Surgery and Orthognathic Surgery Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery and orthognathic surgery are both performed to correct problems related to the jaw and its function. Although it is possible to have TMJ surgery at the same time as a corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery, several factors determine whether to combine these procedures. What is TMJ… Read more »

Corrective Jaw Surgery Corrective jaw surgery – also called orthognathic surgery – is performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMS) to correct a wide range of minor and major skeletal and dental irregularities, including the misalignment of jaws and teeth. Surgery can improve breathing, chewing and speaking. While the patient’s appearance may be dramatically… Read more »