Orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery)

As a craniofacial, board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Khansa is an expert in jaw surgery, with years of experience serving patients

How does jaw surgery work?

Dr. Khansa will meet you and examine you to determine what your desires are

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If your lower jaw (mandible) is too far back, and/or your upper jaw (maxilla) is too far forward, you have Class II malocclusion

If your lower jaw (mandible) is too far forward, and/or your upper jaw (maxilla) is too far back, you have Class III malocclusion

If your upper jaw (maxilla) is too long and you have a gummy smile, you have vertical maxillary excess

If your jaws touch too early when you are biting, you have an anterior open bite

Dr. Khansa will work closely with your orthodontist, and will perform Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) to precisely plan your surgery

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LeFort 1 advancement of the maxilla (upper jaw) for a patient with cleft lip and palate

LeFort 1 advancement and impaction (shortening) of the maxilla (upper jaw) and BSSO advancement/rotation of the mandible (lower jaw) for a patient with obstructive sleep apnea and anterior open bite

LeFort 1 impaction (shortening) of the maxilla (upper jaw) and BSSO setback of the mandible (lower jaw) for a patient with vertical maxillary excess and class III malocclusion

Genioplasty (chin advancement) for a patient with chin retrusion

Did you know?

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) may be due to jaws that are positioned too far back. Advancing the upper and/or lower jaw may improve OSA.