Dr. George Hatzigiannis is an experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeon located in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. George Hatzigiannis is knowledgeable in various areas, including orthognathic surgery.
Orthognathic surgery involves a surgeon adjusting certain parts of a patient’s facial skeleton to achieve proper functionality. Most often, the procedure is used to straighten a patient’s jaw. Jaw misalignment can lead to a number of serious health problems, including deformities throughout the cranio-orbital skeleton.
An orthognathic procedure can be viewed as a holistic surgery in that it necessitates a collaboration between the surgeon, various dental professionals, and potentially a restorative prosthodontist. In the United States, between 1.5 million and 2 million individuals could benefit from orthognathic intervention, with 500,000 people living with Class III deformities.
Individuals interested in learning more about the potential benefits of orthognathic surgery should discuss the matter with their dentist, though they may need to obtain a referral to an experienced maxillofacial surgeon.
