BSSO

- Surgical repositioning of the lower jaw may be necessary (Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy)
- However, patients may choose to not do this operation and rather live with an imperfect bite and / or an imperfect bite
- Patients choosing not to do jaw surgery will need more retainer wear over the years because the bite will be less stable
- Impacted wisdom teeth can usually be removed at the same operation
- See Treatment information Surgical Orthodontics

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