Aesthetic Reconstructive Jaw Surgery and Dental Implants Blog / Jaw Surgery (2)

Maxillo-mandibular advancement surgery for Obstructive Sleep Apnea

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This is NOT a post about mixed martial arts. MMA in this post refers to maxillo-mandibular advancement. This is a surgical procedure of bring the upper jaw (maxilla) and the lower jaw (mandible) into a more forward position so as to open up the airway for breathing. Just as cosmetic j …

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Should all jaw deformities be corrected surgically?

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With the advent of the internet, awareness of surgical treatment of jaw deformities has increased. In the past, most of my patients were referred by orthodontists. Today, the majority of them come directly, seeking surgery. Patients who choose to see an orthodontist first are usually …

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Corrective Jaw Surgery in Singapore– public or private hospital?

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Last week, after a rather lengthy consultation, a patient asked me whether it is better for her to do her corrective jaw surgery in a public or private hospital. This is not an uncommon question but every time I hear that, I will pause for a while before answering. The critical issue …

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Is orthognathic surgery medically necessary?

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It is not uncommon for insurance companies to question the medical necessity of orthognathic surgery. Certainly, the most noticeable benefit of orthognathic surgery is the cosmetic improvement. However, the objective of the surgery is not always cosmetic enhancement but a functional r …

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Does facial asymmetry worsen with time?

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As the human face is never symmetrical, most patients with facial asymmetry can accept a fair degree of asymmetry. In fact, many patients with fairly obvious asymmetry are quite willing to accept status quo. What often prompts these patients to seek professional advice is the fear of …

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Does facial asymmetry need corrective jaw surgery?

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Once of the features we look for when doing a facial aesthetic assessment is symmetry. It is generally believed that symmetry is good and is essential for aesthetics. However, the human face is never perfectly symmetrical. In fact, the human body is not symmetrical. The right side of …

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What cosmetic jaw surgery do I need?

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The advent of the internet has done much to decrease the information asymmetry between patient and doctor. Having the information is one thing but joining the dots to complete a picture is another. The wealth of information that is freely available on the web can be overwhelming. Cosm …

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Is there an age limit for corrective jaw surgery?

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Dentofacial deformities usually become apparent to the patient and their parents during the puberty growth spurt. The body undergoes a lot of changes during this period. Facial changes are most noticeable by parents and while most changes are a normal part of growing, disproportionate …

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Is undergoing corrective jaw surgery worth it?

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Dentofacial deformities are common in Singapore. In fact, there is not a single day that I can walk around Singapore without seeing someone in the streets who has a face that can be improved aesthetically with corrective jaw surgery. Some people are not bothered by their deformities a …

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The value of “before and after” photos in orthognathic surgery.

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Patients seeking orthognathic surgery seek both functional and cosmetic goals. Some are primarily motivated by functional objectives but in my 20 years of doing orthognathic surgery, the vast majority of are motivated by the expected cosmetic outcomes. This is not surprising given tha …

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