What Does Low-Impact Orthofacial Surgery Mean?

The evolution of orthognathic surgery Orthognathic surgery has undergone a significant transformation in recent years thanks to the incorporation of new technologies and surgical techniques designed to minimize surgical trauma while maximizing the aesthetic result and patient satisfaction. As a result, low-impact orthofacial surgery has emerged. This type of surgery seeks to correct functional and...

Today we answer this question, which is very common in our practice. Let's go step by step: Minimum Age for Orthognathic Surgery Skeletal development is a crucial factor in planning orthognathic surgery. In general, it is recommended to wait until the growth of the maxillary bones has finished before performing the intervention. This moment varies...

What are post-surgical elastics? Post-surgical elastics are small rubber bands that are placed during the immediate postoperative period of orthognathic / orthofacial surgery. There are two types: the hard ones, which are placed right after surgery, and the soft ones, which are worn once the first week has passed. These elastic bands are placed either...

Orthofacial surgery has a double objective: to achieve a functional improvement of the maxillo-mandibular complex, and at the same time, an aesthetic improvement of the patient's face, but what kind of changes can we expect in our face after this type of surgery? The answer depends on the type of surgery you have to undergo:...