I am getting ready for a jaw surgery with Invisalign. Do I have to switch to traditional braces during the time of the surgery?

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Can I stay with aligners? And if yes, how will I maintain them during the first month after surgery when the jaws are tied? Thank you!

Carlos Takahashi, DDS · Answer

The use of these devices for Orthognathic preparation is gaining popularity around the world . Nonetheless I firmly believe that you should have traditional ortho installed prior your surgery given that it’s easier for stability to be mantained trough the wire arch than splints. 
There are many surgeons that don’t do that and have had success. But cases should be very well selected. 
Talk to your surgeon about it beforehand.
Best wishes

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