Maxillary Osteotomy (Upper Jaw): This surgery consists of correcting an overbite, cross bite, and when you have many or few teeth showing also known as an open bite.
Paul Coceancig. (2013, December 19) Maxillary Advancement Surgery. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBSCSfwO0os
2. Mandibular Osteotomy (Lower Jaw): This surgery consists of correcting the lower jaw by moving the jaw forward or backward depending on the adjustment of the bite alignment.
Dr. Jothi Raamahlingam Rajaran. (2018, September 17) Mandibular osteotomy. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEDT5F_4dXo
3. Genioplasty: This surgery consists of severely receded lower jaw. Usually, surgeons can alter the lower jaw and reconstruct the chin at the same time.
Ice Health Systems. (2012, July 3) Genioplasty. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A_rwh1eNC4
Once your jaw is aligned into the new position tiny screws and plates to hold the bone. These screws and plates are called osseo integrated and are specially made to be compatible with your body. Over time the screws become integrated with your bone and do not have to be taken out.
Jaw surgeries are performed entirely inside the mouth to prevent any facial scars on the chin, jaw or around the mouth.
With extensive jaw surgery, the process is carried out after you have braces for 9 to 18 months before jaw surgery. This is so your teeth are aligned and ready for your jaw to be moved.