Minnesota Maxillofacial and Oral Consultants, P.A.
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Plymouth & Orono, MN
763-559-7688 & 763-201-2551
  • PATIENT INFORMATION
    • Introduction
    • First Visit
    • Scheduling
    • Financial Information
    • Insurance
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  • PROCEDURES
    • Dental Implants
    • Cost of Dental Implants
    • Bone Grafting
    • Sinus Grafting
    • Wisdom Teeth
    • Impacted Canines
    • Facial Trauma
    • Jaw Surgery
    • Ortho Temporary Anchor Devices
    • Oral Pathology
    • TMJ Disorders
    • Bone Morphogenic Protein
    • Platelet Rich Plasma
    • Frenectomy
  • MEET US
    • Meet Dr. Rahimi
    • Meet Dr. Patel
  • SURGICAL INSTRUCTIONS
    • Before Surgery
    • After Implants
    • After Wisdom Teeth
    • After Exposure
    • After Bone Grafts
    • After Sinus Lifts
    • After Extractions
    • After Multiple Extractions
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    • Patient Registration
  • REFERRING DOCTORS
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  • CONTACT US
    • Contact Information
    • Plymouth Office Map/Directions
    • Orono Office Map/Directions
15600 36th Avenue North, Suite 100
Plymouth, MN 55446
Phone 763-559-7688
Fax 763-559-2237
2765 Kelley Parkway, Suite 120
Orono, MN 55356
Phone 763-201-2551

Procedures

  • Dental Implants
  • Cost of Dental Implants
  • Bone Grafting
  • Sinus Grafting
  • Wisdom Teeth
  • Impacted Canines
  • Facial Trauma
  • Jaw Surgery
  • Ortho Temporary Anchor Devices
  • Oral Pathology
  • TMJ Disorders
  • Bone Morphogenic Protein
  • Platelet Rich Plasma
  • Frenectomy

Orthognathic Surgery

Jaw Surgery Illustration

Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions misaligned jaws. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.

Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?

People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning is necessary.

Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:

  • difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
  • speech problems
  • chronic jaw or TMJ pain
  • open bite
  • protruding jaw
  • breathing problems

 

Any of these symptoms can exist at birth, be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences or as a result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, feel free to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care, you and your dental team will make the decision to proceed with treatment together.

Technology and Orthognathic Surgery

Dr. Rahimi and Dr. Patel use modern computer techniques and three-dimensional models to show you exactly how your surgery will be approached. Using comprehensive facial X-rays and computer video imaging, he can show you how your bite will be improved and even give you an idea of how you'll look after surgery. This helps you understand the surgical process and the extent of the treatment prescribed. Our goal is to help you understand the benefits of orthognathic surgery.

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