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Orthognathic Surgery Washington DC
> Before & After Case Study Photos - Othognathic Surgery
The Washington Institute for Mouth, Face, and Jaw Surgery provides surgery for reconstruction of the jaws and facial bones.
Orthognathic (jaw) surgery involves procedures, called osteotomies, that are performed to reposition the upper jaw (maxilla), lower jaw (mandible), chin, or cheekbones, either individually, or in combination.
Rigid internal fixation of the repositioned jaws allows the surgery to be performed with NO JAW WIRING.
These procedures are usually performed in the hospital (Washington Hospital Center). Patients go to the hospital on the morning of surgery and are frequently discharged to home on the same day the surgery is performed. However, some procedures can be accomplished in our office at The Washington Institute for Mouth, Face and Jaw Surgery.
Sometimes, these osteotomies are performed in conjunction with reconstructive nasal surgery and facial implant surgery. For more information, see Cosmetic Facial Surgery.
Orthognathic Surgery MultiMediaTo provide you with a better understanding of orthognathic surgery, we have integrated the module you see to the right with our website. Many of the frequently asked questions pertaining to orthognathic surgery are discussed. |
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Before and After Case Study Photos - Orthognathic Surgery
Front and side view of the same patient
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A further example
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Reconstruction of Facial Bones
Reconstruction of facial bones is performed to repair defects caused by congenital deformities, traumatic injuries, and diseases. Typically, autogenous grafting (from the patient's own body) is performed using bone from the hip, rib, tibia or calvarium (skull).