How to reduce swelling after orthognathic surgery

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How to reduce swelling after orthognathic surgery

Although our orthognathic surgery patients do not usually report pain during their postoperative period, most agree that swelling is the most important source of discomfort, especially during the first three days, when it reaches its peak, before gradually decreasing. In this aspect, we can distinguish between two types of inflammation: Superficial inflammation: it is the...

8 reasons to have orthognathic surgery

Today we want to share with you some reasons to undergo orthognathic surgery that our patients have shared with us over the years: Chewing Generally, orthognathic patients have occlusion problems, since their jaws do not develop correctly, and many of them (especially those who suffer from open bite) end up being able to chew only...

Maxillofacial Teknon, best private center in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

For the second year in a row, we want to share the news that we have been selected as the Best Center in Spain for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of private health. The organism in charge of carrying out this important ranking is the prestigious Merco Health Reputation Monitor, an independent body that conducts a...

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ): syndrome, symptoms and treatments

The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) acts as a sliding hinge between the jawbone and the skull. Because these joints are flexible, the jaw can move smoothly up and down and from side to side, allowing us to speak, chew, and yawn. Muscles attach to and surround the jaw joints, controlling their position and movement. Temporomandibular disorders,...