Upper Jaw Surgery
What is upper jaw surgery or Le Fort 1?
Your upper jaw is called the maxilla. Le Fort 1 surgery repositions the upper jaw to enhance your facial appearance and correct an abnormal bite. The aim of this surgery is to reposition the upper jaw only.
With small upper jaws or underbites we reposition the upper jaw forward, correcting the bit and improving your facial appearance. Advancing the upper jaw improves the flow of air through your nose
For gummy smiles we change the height of your upper jaw by lifting it up and correcting your smile
Benefits Of Upper Jaw Only Surgery
Upper 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 balance 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
