Jaw Surgery
Mandibular Advancement (BSSO)
The Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO) is the most common mandibular osteotomy done at Seattle Jaw Surgery. This is a bilateral procedure and done through incisions in the mouth. This shows the indication to advance a small lower jaw to get the front teeth to fit.
Genioplasty (Chin Surgery)
This is a simple sliding genioplasty to advance the chin. This procedure is used for facial balance or to allow the tongue attachment to be pulled forward.
Maxillary & Mandibular Advance (CCW Segmental), Teledontics
Bilateral Total Joint Replacement with Maxillary Advancement
Both joints are again replaced with TMJ concepts devices. The position of the lower jaw is changed with these devices. The upper jaw position is changed as well to increase the size of the upper airway, improving and possibly correcting obstructive sleep apnea.
Condylar Resorption
This shows the process of arthritis taking away the bone of the condyle in the TMJ. This causes the lower jaw to receed. The functional concerns this can cause are being unable to get the front teeth to touch and/or a smaller upper airway size.
TMJ Surgery
One sided TMJ replacement with orthognathic surgery
Here a right sided TMJ replacement is completed at the same time as a left sided sagittal split osteotomy and a Le Fort osteotomy. The reasoning here is to restore the position of the upper and lower jaws in the setting of severe right sided TMJ arthritis but an intact left joint.
Total Joint Replacement (TMJ)
Due to severe TMJ arthritis, the joint is unable to be repaired with conservative measures. Bilateral TMJ replacement with custom TMJ concepts devices are shown to restore the lower jaw position, improving the occlusion and upper airway size.
TMJ Arthroscopy
This video shows arthroscopic TMJ surgery. Here the disc is stuck and is not allowing the lower jaw to move fully. The disc mobility is improved with this technique, restoring movement and function.
TMJ Arthroplasty
Open TMJ surgery where the disc is repositioned in the correct location.