1. To Improve Functionality Of The Jaw: There are many issues related to the jaw that hamper the normal functioning of the mouth, cause problems in day-to-day tasks, and make daily life difficult for many. 

• A misaligned jaw is one such problem that causes biting issues, chewing problems, abnormal speaking, and even breathing problems in many cases. To effectively restore the normal functioning of the jaw and get rid of the problems that occurred due to it, corrective jaw surgery is a popular option.

2. As A Solution To Certain Disorders: Along with the misaligned jaw, there are certain disorders like Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), TMJ that often occur due to problems related to the jaw.

• People who have small jaws naturally have narrower airways which contribute to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). Therefore, to enlarge the airways and improve breathing, corrective jaw surgery is recommended. Corrective jaw surgery has shown maximum benefit in patients with moderate to severe sleep apnea.
• People with TMJ disorder tend to unknowingly grind their teeth which causes a lot of pain, discomfort, leading to issues like facial pain, headaches, difficulty in moving jaw muscles, earaches, chewing issues, etc. Corrective jaw surgery is often recommended for TMJ if the other primary/ traditional options are not giving any significant results.

Patients who undergo corrective jaw surgery witness a drastic improvement in chewing, swallowing, and overall functioning related to the jaws.

3. To Improve Appearance: Many people have asymmetrical jaw or other jaw issues like protruding lower jaw, chin deformities, gummy smile facial appearance which may lead to issues like lower self-esteem, low confidence, etc. Corrective jaw surgery is an effective solution to improve the overall appearance of the face. The following types of corrective jaw surgery help to aesthetically enhance one’s facial appearance:

• Maxillary Osteotomy (Le-Fort 1 Osteotomy): This jaw surgery is performed to correct defects related to the upper jaw like receded or protruding upper jaw. This surgery is recommended for people with gummy smiles as it significantly improves the smile line. Along with a smile line, this surgery also improves nasal appearance and teeth show issues.
• Bi-Maxillary Osteotomy: This surgery is beneficial for people who struggle with severe jaw alignment issues that affect the aesthetics as well as the functioning of the mouth and face. It is also recommended for people with complicated jaw anomalies, facial asymmetry, facial deformity due to trauma as through this surgery one can improve aesthetics as well as functions such as eating/breathing/speech, etc.
• Genioplasty: Genioplasty is a surgical procedure performed to correct the deformities of the chin. Often it is performed simultaneously with Mandibular Osteotomy. These procedures will help define the jawlines and make them look more beautiful.

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