Jaw angle cutting: What you need to know

Article written by Doctor Vu Duc Nha - Vinmec - View Aesthetic Center, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

The surgical method is quite simple when using a skin incision, only an incision about 2.5-3cm long is completely enough to cut and grind the jawbone. However, the majority of cases who want to cut the angle of the jaw do not want to have an external incision, so the use of a completely intraoral incision is more chosen.
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1.1 Indication Overexplosion of mandibular angle. Asymmetry on both sides of the mandibular body.

1.2 Contraindications Systemic and local conditions do not allow surgery. The patient is in a developing age.

First, the patient will be examined by a doctor to assess the patient's facial condition and overall health. After that, the patient will have facial film taken under different angles, CT scan of maxilla, X-ray of skull and jaw, Panorama film. Then, based on the measurement results on CT film and X-ray of the maxillofacial bone, combining photos and clinical examination, the doctor will discuss with the patient about the condition of the face, how to perform surgery to achieve this goal. optimal results. To prepare for surgery, the patient will be tested to ensure the highest safety for the surgery.

There are many different mandibular angle reduction techniques. However, the use of the intraoral incision is most commonly used because it does not leave scars on the face, bringing good results. The patient will be disinfected the surgical area, make an incision in the mouth, carefully expose the angle of the jaw and the mandibular body, avoiding damage to the chin nerve, nerve under the jaw. Based on previous measurement results, the doctor will use a specialized bone cutter to cut the bone at the angle of the jaw and the lower border of the jawbone, avoiding damage to the lower tooth neural tube. Set closed drainage. The incisions will be closed with sutures. Finally, doctors will apply pressure to shape the patient's face.

Usually the patient only needs to stay in the hospital for the first night so that the doctors can monitor their health status immediately after surgery. When discharged from the hospital, the patient will be prescribed an outpatient, detailed instructions on how to self-monitor, post-operative care at home, appointment for a follow-up visit after about 1 week. Swelling after surgery: usually, the patient will have the most swelling in about 1 week after surgery. After 1 month, there was almost no swelling. Patients will wear face compression bandages for 1 month to ensure optimal results and limit post-operative swelling. Patients will be instructed to clean their teeth and eat soft foods in the first week.

Jaw angle surgery is a surgical technique that is performed routinely and is very safe. However, like other surgeries, it also carries a small risk of possible complications. Therefore, it is very important to choose a reputable surgeon and medical facility to ensure maximum patient safety.
Numbness in the lower lip: can be caused by nerve damage at the chin hole, but usually it only lasts for a very short time, the patient will recover after a few weeks or months. Hematoma, infection: very rare. To reduce this risk, doctors place a closed drain in the mouth, instructing the patient to have good oral hygiene. Limit opening and closing: usually occurs in the first 1-2 weeks. With home care instructions, exercise exercises, the patient will quickly recover well. Vinmec International General Hospital is one of the hospitals that not only ensures professional quality with a team of leading medical professionals, a system of modern equipment and technology. The hospital provides comprehensive and professional medical examination, consultation and treatment services, with a civilized, polite, safe and sterile medical examination and treatment space.