What is maxillofacial surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery is a branch of medicine specifically dedicated to correcting facial deformities. It deals with problems involving the skeleton and skin of the face.

The orthodontist is able to compensate for certain defects, such as mandible/ jaw harmony or chin/ jaw balance. Orthodontics is effective on growing patients (children), but not on adult bone changes.

This is where maxillofacial surgery comes in. This allows the facial bones to be repositioned by separating and then repositioning them appropriately.

In some cases, it is an essential complement to orthodontic treatment, particularly in terms of aesthetics.

Maxillofacial surgery generally only deals with the most complex problems.

If prescribed by the orthodontist during adolescence, it is covered by disability insurance.

This saves the patient a considerable amount of money. Otherwise, this type of intervention is a particularly substantial investment.