01. Complimentary Consultation
During the first consultation, you will explain your symptoms to our orthodontists and orthognathic surgeons. They will take photographs, impressions, X-rays and CT scan images of your mouth and teeth to create models and plan the surgery.
02. Orthodontic Preparation Phase
Before the jaw surgery, it is usually necessary to realign and level your teeth. The orthodontists set up a dental appliance to properly realign the teeth of each jaw.
The duration of the preparation phase varies from approximately 6 to 18 months.
03. Jaw/Orthognathic Surgery
After an initial thorough examination conducted by Dr. Philippe Chanavaz, our expert oral and maxillofacial surgeons perform the surgery. Jaw surgery is conducted under general anaesthesia and typically lasts 1 to 3 hours. Patients should plan for 2 to 3 days of hospitalization. During the procedure, the upper and/or lower jaws are repositioned relative to one another.
04. Orthodontic Finishing Phase
Our specialist orthodontists manage the finishing phase of your treatment. Typically, six weeks after surgery, once you have recovered, we place braces to realign your teeth properly. This post-surgery orthodontic treatment usually lasts around six months. The dental appliance is essential to achieve the most optimal dental occlusion possible.
