“What is Bimaxillary Surgery and Which Deformities Can It Correct?”

3.26.24 Quick Review #118 - #surgery #surgeon #doctorgallagher #oralsurgery #oralsurgeon #omfs #dentist #dentistry #dental #podcast #podcasts #dentalpodcast #dentalpodcasts #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast Bimaxillary surgery within the context of orthognathic surgery refers to a corrective surgical procedure that involves both the upper jaw (maxilla) and the lower jaw (mandible). This type of surgery is used to address significant skeletal deformities that affect both jaws, and it aims to improve the patient's ability to chew, speak, and breathe, as well as enhance facial aesthetics. Bimaxillary orthognathic surgery is often considered when orthodontic treatment alone cannot correct the malocclusion due to underlying skeletal discrepancies. Deformities Corrected by Bimaxillary Surgery: 1. Class II Malocclusions: Where there is a significant overbite with the lower jaw being too far back relative to the upper jaw. 2. Class III Malocclusions: Characterized by an underbite, with the lower jaw positioned forward of the upper jaw. 3. Open Bite: Where there is a vertical gap between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed. 4. Crossbite: Where the upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth, which can be due to misalignment of one or both jaws. 5. Facial Asymmetries: Significant asymmetries of the jaws that affect the balance and harmony of facial features. References: 1. Gardens Dental Spa. (n.d.). Oral Surgery in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Retrieved from https://www.gardensdentalspa.com/specialty/oral-surgery-palm-beach-gardens-fl/ 2. Trevisiol, L., Bersani, M., Lobbia, G., Scirpo, R., & D’Agostino, A. (2023). Sequencing in Orthognathic Bimaxillary Surgery: Which Jaw Should Be Operated First? A Scoping Review. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 12(21), 6826. 3. Lee, S.-J., Yoo, J.-Y., Woo, S.-Y., Yang, H. J., Kim, J.-e., Huh, K.-H., Lee, S.-S., Heo, M.-S., Hwang, S. J., & Yi, W.-J. (2021). A Complete Digital Workflow for Planning, Simulation, and Evaluation in Orthognathic Surgery. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 10(17), 4000. 4. ChatGPT. 2024.