Orthognathic (jaw) surgery in Fethiye
Surgical correction of jaw position and bite problems that braces alone cannot fix – planned in 3D and carried out by a specialist oral & maxillofacial surgeon whose doctoral thesis was in this very field.
Orthognathic jaw surgery at Europe Smile Center Fethiye corrects complex skeletal jaw misalignments, facial asymmetries, and bite disorders. Representing Dr. Ozan Akıncı‘s doctoral dissertation focus, cases are planned collaboratively with our orthodontic specialists.
Orthognathic surgery is an advanced branch of jaw surgery in which the position, size or bite (occlusion) problems of the upper and lower jawbones are corrected surgically. In skeletal jaw discrepancies that cannot be resolved by braces (orthodontics) alone, it improves both function – chewing, speech, breathing – and aesthetics – facial profile and jaw symmetry.
At Europe Smile Center, orthognathic surgery assessment is led by oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist Dr. Dt. Ozan Akıncı, who wrote his doctoral thesis on orthognathic surgery. He completed his international training in jaw surgery at Oregon Health & Science University in the USA.
When is it needed?
- Lower jaw set back or forward (retrognathia / prognathia) – a “bite discrepancy”
- Open bite, where the front teeth do not meet
- Crossbite and noticeable jaw asymmetry
- Skeletal jaw discrepancies that braces alone cannot correct
- In some cases, jaw problems that accompany jaw-joint and breathing / sleep issues
How does the process work?
- Assessment: the jaw relationship is examined with a clinical exam, 3D tomography and digital analysis.
- Working with orthodontics: most orthognathic cases need braces before and after surgery.
- Planning: the surgery is modelled in advance using digital surgical planning.
- Surgery: the jawbones are moved to their planned position; the procedure is carried out under general anaesthesia.
- Recovery: a personalised recovery and follow-up plan is arranged.
Why Dr. Dt. Ozan Akıncı?
- An oral & maxillofacial surgery specialist who wrote his doctoral thesis on orthognathic surgery
- International training in jaw surgery (Oregon Health & Science University, USA)
- A digital-planning approach focused on both function and aesthetics
Frequently asked questions
Is orthognathic surgery only a cosmetic procedure?
No. Alongside the aesthetic improvement, it corrects chewing, biting, speech and – in some cases – breathing and sleep function. Most cases carry a functional need, not just an aesthetic one.
Wouldn’t braces be enough?
In skeletal (bone-related) jaw discrepancies, braces alone are not enough; they are planned together with orthognathic surgery.
Is the procedure painful?
The surgery is carried out under general anaesthesia, so you will not feel pain during the procedure. Your recovery is planned and followed up individually.
Find out if orthognathic surgery is right for you.
Send your panoramic X-ray or CBCT scan and Dr. Ozan will assess your case, plan it, and map your schedule before you travel to Fethiye.