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TMJ Disorders

Corrective jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) treats and corrects abnormalities of the facial bones, specifically the jaws and the teeth. Often, these abnormalities cause difficulty associated with chewing, talking, sleeping and other routine activities. Orthognathic surgery corrects these problems and, in conjunction with orthodontic treatment, will improve the overall appearance of the facial profile.

Conditions that can be successfully treated with corrective orthognathic surgery include the following:

  • Open bite, protruding jaw or receding chin
  • Congenital defects such as a cleft palate
  • Malocclusions (bite problems) resulting from underbites or severe overbites
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea, when more conservative methods fail
  • Difficulty swallowing, chewing, or biting food
  • Chronic jaw or jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headache
  • Unbalanced facial appearance from the front or side
  • Inability to make the lips meet without straining
  • Chronic mouth breathing and dry mouth
  • Facial trauma

Using the latest in digital imaging technology, we will demonstrate the overall functional and aesthetic benefits of orthognathic surgery. Computerized treatment planning minimizes treatment times, recovery periods and the overall efficacy of your surgery. State-of-the-art materials such as titanium plates and miniature screws provide stability, strength and predictability to your treatment. These advances in technology, procedures and equipment reduce post-surgical recovery time, thus allowing patients to return to their normal routines soon after the surgery.

Orthognathic surgery may be unnecessary if orthodontic treatment can correct the problem. With the latest advances in orthodontics, this is sometimes the case. We will determine if orthognathic surgery is the correct treatment option for you.

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Mary E. Burns D.M.D.

  • Mary E. Burns D.M.D. - 123 W. Bridge St., Suite B, New Hope, PA 18938 Phone: 215-862-2275

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