Surgical treatment

Name: Get It Straight Orthodontics — Orland Park
Address: 9535 W 144th Pl, Orland Park, IL, 60462, US
Telephone: (773) 404-2288

Surgical orthodontics, also known as orthognathic surgery, is a specialized treatment that combines orthodontic procedures (such as braces or aligners) with corrective jaw surgery. It’s used to address issues with the alignment of your jaws and teeth.

When is surgical treatment recommended?

Surgical treatment is usually recommended when:

Braces alone can’t correct severe jaw misalignments.
The jaw growth is uneven or out of sync.
The person has trouble chewing, biting, speaking, or even breathing, such as in sleep apnea.
There are significant facial asymmetries or bite issues, including underbite, overbite, and open bite.

How surgical treatment works

Orthodontic phase

Surgery

Post-surgical orthodontics

Retention

Timing of jaw surgery

Jaw surgery is ideally done after growth is completed. While the upper jaw typically stops growing early, it is the continued growth of the lower jaw that can be an issue and may require reoperation if it is done too early.

For most girls, this typically occurs around age 16. Boys will often continue to grow well after 17 years of age. We can determine when the facial skeleton is no longer growing by comparing bone x-rays taken at two different times, spaced 6 months to a year apart.

LEARN MORE ABOUT JAW SURGERY OPTIONS

We encourage you to explore this resource to better understand why jaw surgery may be recommended and how it can help improve the function and balance of your bite.

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Wilckodontics

Is the length of treatment time holding you back from achieving your dream smile? If so, Wilckodontics may be for you. Using a combination of surgery and traditional orthodontics, you can get the beautiful smile you’ve always wanted sooner than you ever thought possible.

How does Wilckodontics work?

Wilckodontics, also known as Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO), begins with a minimally invasive surgical procedure, usually done under general anesthesia, to remove a small portion of your alveolar bone’s external surface.

The alveolar bone is the bone that contains your tooth sockets. For a short period of time, the bone’s mineral content will be decreased, allowing your braces to quickly move your teeth into their desired positions.

Teeth can be moved approximately four times faster, meaning a total treatment time of three to eight months!

Is Wilckodontics safe?

Yes! The process used to demineralize bone has been used for the past 100 years in the orthopedic field and has recently been modified to help straighten teeth. Of course, undergoing any kind of surgery has risks, so be sure to discuss these risks with your doctor.

Is Wilckodontics right for me?

AOO can be done at any age as long as all your permanent teeth are present and you have a healthy bone structure.

To learn more about Wilckodontics and to find out if you’re a candidate for AOO, please contact our office. We look forward to answering any questions you may have and helping you get the beautiful, straight smile you deserve.