Corrective Jaw Surgery Evaluation & Referral
Significant skeletal jaw-position or bite-related concerns can require evaluation by an appropriately trained oral and maxillofacial surgical team.
Boston Dental Care can help evaluate dental and restorative concerns and coordinate referral when corrective jaw surgery falls outside the practice’s treatment scope.
Some Bite Problems Involve the Jaw Skeleton, Not Only the Teeth
Jaw Alignment
Significant upper- or lower-jaw position differences may contribute to functional or restorative concerns.
Skeletal Bite Discrepancy
Some bite relationships cannot be addressed by restorative dentistry alone.
Functional Concerns
Jaw position may influence chewing, speech or the ability to create a stable restorative bite.
Multidisciplinary Treatment
Complex cases can require coordination between restorative dentistry, orthodontics and oral-maxillofacial surgery.
Understand the Dental and Restorative Side of the Problem
Dr. Thein can evaluate teeth, restorations, bite and implant-related considerations that may need to be coordinated with specialist surgical care.
- Condition of natural teeth and restorations
- Dental implant considerations
- Bite and restorative space
- Missing-tooth replacement needs
- Existing prosthetic work
- Need for specialist or multidisciplinary referral
Corrective Jaw Surgery Requires the Right Surgical Team
When orthognathic or corrective jaw surgery is indicated, patients may be referred to an appropriately trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Treatment planning may also require orthodontic and restorative coordination.
Corrective Jaw Surgery Evaluation FAQs
Does Boston Dental Care perform corrective jaw surgery?
This page is designed as an evaluation and referral resource. When corrective jaw surgery falls outside the practice’s treatment scope, referral to an appropriately trained oral and maxillofacial surgeon may be recommended.
Why would jaw surgery be considered?
Corrective jaw surgery may be considered for significant skeletal jaw-position or bite discrepancies that require surgical correction rather than dental treatment alone.
Can implant treatment be coordinated with jaw surgery?
In complex rehabilitation, implant and restorative planning may need to be coordinated with the specialist surgical treatment plan.
Who else may be involved?
Depending on the case, treatment can involve an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, orthodontist and restorative dentist.