Orthognathic Surgery and Sports Performance

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Orthognathic Surgery

Orthognathic Surgery and Sports Performance

In sports, seemingly insignificant factors can make the difference between success and mediocrity. The ability to breathe efficiently is essential for athletes, as adequate oxygenation of the body is essential to maintain optimal performance. In this sense, orthognathic surgery stands out: By correcting problems such as sleep apnea or airway obstruction, this surgery can dramatically...

Flying after orthognathic surgery

During the first few days after orthognathic or orthofacial surgery, patients often experience swelling, discomfort, and limited movement of the jaw. Eating can be challenging and patients are generally advised to stick to a soft food diet. The jawbone will gradually heal and swelling will subside over time, allowing patients to resume a more regular...

What are surgical gaps filled with?

During orthofacial surgery, the surgeon can create spaces between the facial bones that have been repositioned to achieve the desired correction. To ensure proper healing and stability of the jaw or maxillary bones, it is often necessary to fill these gaps with some type of material. Any space greater than 2mm must be filled, since...

Fillers and orthognathic surgery: are they compatible?

Many people wonder if it is necessary to dissolve their fillers before orthognathic surgery. Although strictly speaking, facial fillers do not have any effect or influence on surgical movements and subsequent recovery, they can have an effect on the planning, at the moment when the surgeon analyzes the patient's features and visualizes the changes that...