when either/both jaws(upper jaw/maxilla, lower jaw/mandible) do not meet correctly and/or teeth are not aligned as they should be within arch or in relation to jaws or both ( mandibular prognathism/enlarged mandible, mandibular retrognathism/micrognathism /small mandible, open bite –increased space between the upper and lower teeth vertical maxillary excess/excessive anterior teeth show and gummy smile).
corrective jaw surgery is done. This not only improves facial appearance, overall esthetics & self-esteem, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly, and keeps our TMJ healthy.
Orthodontics(Teeth are straightened/aligned) alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved.
Your oral & maxillofacial surgeon doing orthognathic surgery for you will require x rays, models ,photographs of your face jaws teeth etc. for diagnosis &treatment planning before surgery.
It is done under general anaesthesia and you will be discharged within a day or two ,recovery takes a week to 10 days.