If you require orthodontic or orthognathic surgery for jaw reconstruction or alignment correction, your orthodontist will work with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon to help you achieve optimal results. You will require a presurgical phase of treatment which can last between 1-1.5 years. When you are ready for surgery, your orthognathic surgery will be performed in a hospital and after itâ€s complete, you will need to take approximately two weeks of rest to recover.
After this brief recovery period, a post-surgical phase will resume to ensure your bite and jaw are aligned as you move forward. Your needs will determine how long you require braces for, as well as what other aftercare solutions you may need to take advantage of.