Orthognathic surgery
in San Sebastian
What is the
Orthognathic surgery?
It is a surgical intervention that is performed to correct the position of the whole composed of the maxilla, the mandible and the facial structures.
This surgery is performed by the maxillofacial surgeon who, together with the orthodontist, proposes and designs a combined treatment to reposition the bones in an optimal position, improving health, aesthetics and, in some cases, even solving sleep apnea syndrome problems.
There are three types of orthognathic surgery:
Maxillary surgery.
Jaw surgery.
Maxillomandibular surgery, also called bimaxillary surgery.
What causes or symptoms lead
resort to Orthognathic Surgery?
There are several causes that may require this type of treatment:
Imbalance in the factions.
Sleep apnea.
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorders.
Malocclusion.
Digestive problems.
Diction problems.
Gummy smile.
Openbite.
Who is recommended?
Orthognathic surgery?
To anyone who needs to correct dentofacial deformities, that is, one or several bones of the face: chin, maxilla, cheekbones, etc., and present abnormal growth causing anomalies in maxillomandibular development that causes alteration of facial harmony.
Advantages of
Orthognathic surgery
Improves harmony and facial aesthetics.
Improves sleep apnea.
Corrects open bite.
Solve the gummy smile defect.
End facial asymmetry.
Corrects mandibular protrusion.
Correct retrognathia.
Improvement in breathing in patients with sleep apnea.
Post treatment:
care and duration
The intervention lasts between 2 and 4 hours depending on the severity of the case and hospital admission lasts up to 48 hours.
After discharge, the postoperative period lasts approximately 4 weeks in which the surgeon’s instructions must be followed, but by the second week an improvement is already experienced and by the fourth the improvement is remarkable and you begin to recover your normal life.
Post treatment:
care and duration
The intervention lasts between 2 and 4 hours depending on the severity of the case and hospital admission lasts up to 48 hours.
After discharge, the postoperative period lasts approximately 4 weeks in which the surgeon’s instructions must be followed, but by the second week an improvement is already experienced and by the fourth the improvement is remarkable and you begin to recover your normal life.
How much does orthognathic surgery treatment cost?
The average cost of orthognathic surgery is around €10,000, and can reach €40,000 in very complex cases and if complementary or aesthetic procedures are performed in the same surgery.
But for this type of situation, first of all, it is essential to analyze your situation, know the problem, the possible solutions and, from there, be able to make a more accurate budget because in orthognathic surgery each case is unique and must be treated. as such.
Do you want to know how to solve your problem and find out how much it would cost you to enjoy a beautiful smile?
You can call us at 943 428 628, write to us on the form and to info@echeverriadelvalle.com or, if you prefer, leave us your contact information and we will call you at the time that suits you.
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