If you must have braces and orthognathic surgery to correct an underbite, and must have a dental implant for an unrelated reason, in which order would the procedures be done?
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January 31, 2022
Answer: Order of treatment for braces, jaw surgery and implants
With any jaw surgery, there is usually a pre-surgical phase (approx 9-12 months) where the teeth are aligned and ideally positioned. Then there is a post-surgical phase (9-12 months) where the bite is detailed before treatment is usually done. There is no reason why Invisalign could not be...
If you need a LeFort I procedure in which the upper jaw needs to be freed from the upper face so that your bite is in alignment and your face is in proper orientation, I would consider waiting 6 months before having a rhinoplasty. The dynamics of the move may change the appearance of the nose.
Orthognathic surgery can be performed by a craniofacial expert in plastic surgery or an oral surgeon. If the guy gets great results, he is the one to go to.
