Orthognathic Surgeryin Coimbatore
The short answer: Orthognathic surgery repositions the upper jaw, lower jaw or both to correct a severe bite or facial imbalance that braces alone cannot fix. It is planned together with an orthodontist and carried out in hospital by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon. World of Dentistry handles the orthodontic planning and coordinates with the surgical team.
Reviewed by Dr. K. Saravanan, MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics), Reg. LM4646 · Last reviewed 7 November 2026
- Typical time
- Typically 1.5 to 3 years including orthodontics
- Recovery
- Several weeks for the initial recovery
- Led by
- Dr. K. Saravanan, LM4646
The process
- 1
Orthodontic assessment, scans and facial analysis
- 2
Braces to align the teeth before surgery
- 3
Jaw surgery in hospital by the surgical team
- 4
Braces to finish the bite, then retainers
Benefits
- Corrects function and facial balance
- Improves chewing and bite
- Planned digitally for accuracy
Good to know
- Major surgery with a significant recovery period
- Requires long-term orthodontic treatment
- Surgery is done in hospital, not at the clinic
Is Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic) right for you?
- Adults with severe underbite, overbite or open bite
- People with jaw-related chewing or breathing difficulties
- Patients whose bite cannot be corrected by braces alone
What affects the cost?
Fees depend on your examination, so we do not quote fixed prices online. The main factors are:
- Orthodontic treatment
- Surgeon and hospital fees
- Length of treatment
Your dentist
Dr. K. Saravanan
MDS (Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics) · 9 years experience · Reg. LM4646 · Member, Indian Orthodontic Society
Orthognathic Surgery: your questions answered
People whose jaws do not align well enough for braces alone to correct the bite.
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