Understanding Maxillofacial Surgery: When Orthodontics Is Not Enough
Maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics are two closely related fields in dental medicine, yet they serve different purposes and often complement each other in treating complex jaw and facial issues. Orthodontics focuses on aligning teeth and correcting bite issues with non-surgical methods such as braces or clear aligners. Maxillofacial surgery addresses jaw and facial concerns that involve the bones themselves. While orthodontics guides tooth movement, surgery corrects structural problems that cannot be improved through braces alone.
