Orthodontics aligns teeth and corrects dental misalignments.

However, when we are faced with significant bone misalignments and growth potential has ended or is insufficient, we may need to propose so-called ortho-surgical treatments.

Jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, corrects these skeletal misalignments. The main aim is to restore essential vital functions, such as ventilation.

Ventilation improves thanks to an increase in the aero-naso-pharyngeal crossroads, which considerably permeabilizes the airways. These interventions are also designed to reduce the risk of sleep apnea syndrome, the deleterious consequences of which on the brain and heart are numerous and well known.

Sleep is often greatly improved. Mastication is also restored thanks to a better distribution of masticatory contacts, thus reducing tooth wear, which is generally present in a so-called traumatic occlusion. If surgery is indicated, we will arrange an appointment with the surgeon for a more precise diagnosis.