There are certain malocclusions (faulty bites) that result from underlying skeletal abnormalities related to genetics, faulty growth and development or trauma.  Surgical Orthodontic Treatment involves pre-surgical orthodontic tooth movement to align the teeth prior to Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery in close coordination with an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon. 

 

This includes:

• Deficient lower jaw

• Deficient upper jaw

• Excess vertical growth of the upper jaw (“gummy smile”)

• Strong forward growth of the lower jaw (skeletal “underbite”)

• Skeletal crossbite caused by a narrow upper jaw

• Anterior open bite relationship (front teeth don’t touch when biting)

• Posterior open bite relationship (back teeth don’t touch when biting)

• Skeletal asymmetry

• Facial/jaw traumatic fractures

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