Different methods are employed to combat different types of overbite. For example, surgery is generally used to correct skeletal overbite, while dental braces are normally used to correct dental overbite. Surgery can improve ones appearance in addition to many common dental problems. Having an overbite often leads to oral problems, such as periodontal disease and excess wearing down of the teeth.
The surgery procedure
Expert, specialised surgery is required in order to successfully and correctly perform overbite surgery. This surgery is known as orthognathic surgery. Before the surgery is performed, certain examinations and evaluations are undertaken. These tests will normally require x-rays in order to ensure total accuracy. Those who do undergo the surgery might be required to remain in hospital for several days.
As for the surgery itself, the surgeon will begin by making several incisions in the mouth in order to properly gain access to the jawbone. Having done this, he or she will thus be able to realign or readjust the jawbone correctly.
Costs and Risks
Costs will differ, and the expense of the operation will depend mainly on the severity of the overbite. In addition to this, overbite surgery may cost more depending on the location in which the operation is to be carried out. Normally, the cost of the operation will fall somewhere between $8,000 and $15,000.
Inevitably, as with all types of surgery, there are some risks involved. Most people will experience pain as a result of undergoing the operation, while there is also the risk of infection. Some might experience facial stiffness in the aftermath of the operation and in rare cases, there may be a shift of facial bones. Risks can be reduced if you follow the advice laid out by the surgeon or doctor. Proper care in the post-surgery period is absolutely necessary and will reduce the risk of subsequent infection. In general, the benefits far outweigh the risks when it comes to this particular type of jaw surgery.
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