“Is jaw surgery necessary for open bite?”
I have an open bite and want to fix it. Is jaw surgery necessary for open bite?
6 Answers
It depends on the severity and your skeletal alignment. A CBCT, clinical exam/cephalometric X-ray would help determine the need or lack thereof.
In many instances the answer is yes. Regardless, it is important to have the proper evaluation by both the oral and maxillofacial surgeon and the orthodontist. The best and most stable long term results are obtained with coordinated care between the surgeon and orthodontist.
Depending on the overall relationship of your upper and lower jaw and your teeth, and the degree of open bite, you may benefit from orthognathic surgery. Your dentist, orthodontist and oral surgeon can work with you to offer treatment options based on your goals and the nature of your “bite”.
Whether or not jaw surgery will be required to correct an open bite maybe dependent on several things.
1. Severity of the open bite
2. Experience of the orthodontist treating your open bite, if you are under the care of one
3. Your personal decision as to whether you want to undergo surgical correction vs a compromised result where surgery may have produced a more optimal result than by treating your open bite with orthodontics and no surgery.
1. Severity of the open bite
2. Experience of the orthodontist treating your open bite, if you are under the care of one
3. Your personal decision as to whether you want to undergo surgical correction vs a compromised result where surgery may have produced a more optimal result than by treating your open bite with orthodontics and no surgery.
Yes, in most cases.
If you haven't noticed any visual symptoms, such as an open bite, look for other clues you may need corrective jaw surgery. These include chronic mouth breathing and sleep apnea, which may be present with severe snoring.
Only in very severe cases will an open bite require oral surgery. Usually, it can be corrected with regular orthodontic intervention, such as braces or Invisalign.
Only in very severe cases will an open bite require oral surgery. Usually, it can be corrected with regular orthodontic intervention, such as braces or Invisalign.
