Medical articles of Orthognathic surgery

15/05/2025
Miss Natasha Berridge
Maxillofacial & Facial Plastic Surgeon
The impact of jaw surgery on oral health and confidence
Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a specialist procedure that corrects misalignment between the upper and lower jaws. While often considered for its functional benefits - such as improving bite, speech, and breathing - it also plays a significant role in enhancing facial symmetry and self-confidence. During National Smile Month, it’s worth highlighting how jaw surgery can lead to lasting improvements in both oral health and emotional wellbeing.
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17/03/2020
Dr Asif Chatoo
Orthodontist
A (bite-sized) summary of malocclusion
If you're unhappy with the way your upper and lower teeth meet, you may consider seeing an orthodontist, such as Dr Asif Chatoo, to learn if it can be changed. Learn what exactly a malocclusion is, when and why it should be addressed as well as treatment options.
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28/10/2019
Dr Moira Wong
Orthodontist
Orthognathic surgery – the jaw correction procedure
If your jaw is misaligned and you have an underbite, you may want to consider orthnogathic surgery to correct your facial asymmetry. Here, top orthodontist Dr Moira Wong explains everything you need to know about surgery to correct the jaw to restore your confidence.
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09/04/2019
Miss Katherine George
Maxillofacial and facial plastic surgeon
What is a genioplasty?
The chin represents one of our most prominent facial features and numerous methods have been used to alter its shape for aesthetic reasons or the chin position may need to be corrected if it is out of balance in relation to the jaw. A genioplasty is surgery done to change the position of the chin and can be performed by both plastic and maxillofacial surgeons. Maxillofacial surgeon Miss Katherine George runs us through what happens during a genioplasty and long it would take to recover.
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26/10/2017
Miss Katherine George
Maxillofacial and facial plastic surgeon
How is a symmetrical face achieved through surgery?
Leading oral and maxillofacial surgeon and expert in correcting facial asymmetry, Miss Katherine George talks through the different options available to improve minor or major facial asymmetry with the different facial symmetry surgery options available.
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