Varboncoeur & Caldemeyer Oral & Facial Surgery

Oral Surgery

La Mesa, Ca

619-463-4486

Oral Procedures

• Routine Dental Surgery
• Wisdom Teeth
  • All About Wisdom Teeth
  • Wisdom Tooth Diagrams
• Dental Implants
  • Single Tooth Implants
  • Multiple Tooth Implants
  • Full Arch
  • Immediate Implants
  • Dental Implant Diagrams
  • Dental Implant Consent Form
  • Ortho Temp Implant Consent Form
  • Dental Implant Photo Gallery
• Bone Grafting
  • Jawbone Loss and Deterioration
  • Types of Bone Materials
  • Socket Preservation
  • Onlay Bone Grafting
  • Sinus Lift
  • Intraoral Bone Grafting Consent Form
• Impacted Canines
• Facial Trauma
• Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery)
• Distraction Osteogenesis
• Oral Pathology
• TMJ Disorders
• Sleep Apnea
• Cleft Lip & Palate
• Platelet Rich Plasma
• Bisphosphonate Osteonecrosis
  • Lab Request
  • Bisphosphonate Consent
• Oral Surgical Consent Form
• Informed Consent Oral Surgery Videos
• Post Operative Oral Surgical Instructions
• Anesthesia Options & Instructions for Oral Surgery
  • Anesthesia Consent Form

Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw Surgery)

Orthognathic surgery is needed when jaws don't meet correctly and/or teeth don't seem to fit with jaws. Teeth are straightened with orthodontics and corrective jaw surgery repositions a misaligned jaw. This not only improves facial appearance, but also ensures that teeth meet correctly and function properly.

Who Needs Orthognathic Surgery?

People who can benefit from orthognathic surgery include those with an improper bite or jaws that are positioned incorrectly. Jaw growth is a gradual process and in some instances, the upper and lower jaws may grow at different rates. The result can be a host of problems that can affect chewing function, speech, long-term oral health and appearance. Injury to the jaw and birth defects can also affect jaw alignment. Orthodontics alone can correct bite problems when only the teeth are involved. Orthognathic surgery may be required for the jaws when repositioning is necessary.

Difficulty in the following areas should be evaluated:

• Difficulty in chewing, biting or swallowing
• Speech problems
• Chronic jaw or TMJ pain
• Open bite
• Protruding jaw
• Breathing problems

Any of these symptoms can exist at birth, be acquired after birth as a result of hereditary or environmental influences, or as a result of trauma to the face. Before any treatment begins, a consultation will be held to perform a complete examination with x-rays. During the pre-treatment consultation process, feel free to ask any questions that you have regarding your treatment. When you are fully informed about the aspects of your care, you and your dental team can make the decision to proceed with treatment together.  

Technology & Orthognathic Surgery

Varboncoeur & Caldemeyer Oral & Facial Surgery uses modern computer techniques and three-dimensional models to show you exactly how your surgery will be approached. Using comprehensive facial x-rays and computer video imaging, we can show you how your bite will be improved and even give you an idea of how you'll look after surgery. This helps you understand the surgical process and the extent of the treatment prescribed. Our goal is to help you understand the benefits of orthognathic surgery.

If you are a candidate for corrective jaw surgery, Varboncoeur & Caldemeyer Oral & Facial Surgery will work closely with your dentist and orthodontist during your treatment. The actual surgery can move your teeth and jaws into a new position that results in a more attractive, functional, and healthy dental-facial relationship.