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Is Jaw surgery safe??
I have an (class 3 malocclusion) underbite..doctor says it only can be treated with jaw surgery..i am 23 right now..so i want to know is jaw surgery safe for the rest of my life?? Is there any risk or any problem in future???
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Every medical procedure carries some amount of risk. But these are minimised if done by a competent doctor. Visit a well qualified and experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon for this procedure.
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yes, BSSO and Lefort surgeries are quite common with quite astonishing results. my husband is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who does these surgeries. go ahead without any worries... temporary parasthesia might be there after surgery
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go ahead, do not worry
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Yes its safe to undergo a jaw surgery because there is no other option to correct the class 3 malocclusion.
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Jaw suregery is completely safe and best option to correct class 3...
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dont worry,trust ur doctor and go.ahead
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n get ready for.more confident smile
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Hello,
it is absolutely safe to have surgery at this age. Surgery can be done at ease.
moreover we dont have any other option to correct class III at your age. although there are very much chances of relapse but that will not be a concern if we consider the results we are going to have.
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you should visit an orthodontist nearby.
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Jaw surgery or orthognathic surgery done under general anesthesia has all the risks of any other major surgery..but there is no need to worry....except for the surgery part,it doesnt usually have a long standing risk factor involved in future...but make sure you understand everything about it before undergoing surgery
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A situation like yours can be treated by jaw surgery. Sometimes additionally you may require orthodontic treatment or braces.
There can be a few situations of sensory loss in the lower part of face but it is not critical and doesn't have any effect on your daily life.
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Dr. Bala Vignesh
Dentist
9 yrs exp
Chennai
Hello,
Jaw surgeries are not so risky as u think.. of course every medical condition involves little bit of risk and healing and recovery will take u a little long time... but in class 3 malocclusions SOMETIMES surgery is the only option..
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Visit a orthodontist for treatment
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Dr. Shyama Chalam
Pediatric Dentist
7 yrs exp
Bangalore
Jaw surgeries give excellent results if done by an expert in the field. Please consult an oral and maxillofacial surgeon ( a Specialised field in dentistry) in your area for the same
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Dr. Himanshu Ajwani
Implantologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Hello dear,
Jaw surgery's are very safe. Specially when we'll planned with 3D CBCT. U can also se probable post results on 3D softwares.
U NEED A HIGHLY QUALIFIED AND WELL TRAINED ORAL SURGEON FOR THIS JOB.
If u want your facial aesthetics get it done. Else live life as you are and enjoy!
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contact a reputed oral surgeon or a multispeciality dental hospital
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Dr. Suman Makam
Dentist
23 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello,
you need to consult a Maxillo-facial surgeon for complete evaluation and for the assessment of the underlying risks.Good luck.
Regards
Dr Sumanmakam
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