Jaw / Orthognathic Surgery
What is Orthognathic/Jaw surgery?
It is a procedure that is performed to correct deformities of the jaw, face and its associated malocclusion. A wide variety of procedures are utilized to move jaw bones, teeth and the surrounding soft tissues in more optimal position.
Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?
- People that would benefit from orthognathic/jaw surgery include those with a significant malocclusion or when their jaws are positioned incorrectly.
- Jaw growth can occur at different rates which can affect breathing, chewing, speech, facial appearance and oral health.
Difficulty in the Following Areas Should be Evaluated:
- Difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
- Speech problems
- Asymmetric facial appearance (overgrowth/retrusion of maxilla and/or mandible)
- Breathing problems (sleep apnea)
- Open bite, Overbite, Underbite
- Chronic jaw or TMJ pain
Causes of Jaw/Facial Deformity?
- Malocclusion and associated abnormalities can be caused by inherited tendencies, prenatal problems, trauma, environmental influences and systemic conditions that occur during growth.
Technology & Orthognathic Surgery:
- Dr. Arango uses the most up-to-date technology when treatment planning your surgery. Dr. Arango assisted in the development and training of engineers involved with 3-dimensional virtual surgical planning.
- He uses comprehensive CT scans of your face/jaws to show you how your bite and facial appearance will look after surgery.
Where Do These Surgeries Take Place and Will Medical Insurance Cover?
- The majority of these surgeries take place in a hospital setting with an overnight stay. Dr. Arango has privileges at Medical City Dallas, Medical City Plano, Presbyterian Dallas, Baylor Dallas Hospital and Methodist Dallas Hospital.
- Dr. Arango is an in network physician with most medical insurance companies. Dr. Arango will work with all insurance providers except Medicare/Medicaid. Dr. Arango and is staff will work diligently to assure the surgery is covered by your medical insurance company.
The decision to move forward with corrective jaw surgery is a very important one. Dr. Arango was trained by some of the most well respected jaw/orthognathic surgeons in the world. As a licensed physician and a licensed dentist, Dr. Arango has a thorough understanding of what it takes to achieve an optimal facial aesthetic and dental result.
Please call our oral surgery office in Dallas at 214-269-1244 to make an appointment.
