Lower Jaw Surgery
What is lower jaw surgery or BSSO?
Your lower jaw is called your mandible. Lower jaw surgery aims to change the length and position of the lower jaw by a technique called bilateral sagittal split osteotomy or BSSO. This technique protects the nerve that runs in your lower jaw.
With a small or asymmetric lower jaw the surgery repositions the lower jaw to improve your profile and symmetry to the face. It is ideal for patients with overbites.
Benefits Of Lower Jaw Only Surgery
Lower jaw only surgery is much quicker than double jaw surgery, with faster recovery and fewer risks.
1. Improved quality of life and confidence due to the transformational change to the face
2. Improved cosmetic profile and symmetry of the face. Jaws and face will look in proportion, giving a beautiful smile
3. Improved breathing and reduced snoring
4. Improved bite allowing patients to bite and chew normally. Prevents early damage and wear of the teeth so they will last longer
5. Improved overall health due normal breathing and sleep
