Plan jaw surgery with surgical-grade precision

Orthognathic, or corrective jaw, surgery addresses significant skeletal discrepancies that braces and aligners alone cannot resolve, such as a markedly receded lower jaw, an open bite, or pronounced facial asymmetry. The orthodontist plays a central role long before and after the operating theatre, and the quality of that preparation has a direct bearing on the final outcome. These are among the most rewarding cases we undertake, because the right plan can transform not only how the jaws function but how balanced and comfortable a face feels day to day.

At AlignTech, surgical cases are planned digitally from the outset. We merge 3D imaging of your skeletal structure with intraoral scans of your teeth to build a complete virtual model of your jaws and bite. This lets us and your surgeon visualise the planned movements, rehearse the surgery in software, and predict how your teeth will fit together once the jaws are in their new position. Seeing the projected result in three dimensions also helps you understand the journey ahead, so you can make decisions with genuine clarity rather than on trust alone.

The orthodontic groundwork

Before surgery, teeth usually need to be positioned so they will meet correctly once the jaws are realigned. This pre-surgical phase can temporarily make the bite look less even, which is expected and intentional. Every movement is mapped against the surgical plan so the pieces fit precisely on the day, and your virtual model guides each adjustment along the way. We check progress against that digital target at each visit, confirming the teeth are tracking exactly where the plan needs them before the surgical date is locked in.

• 3D skeletal imaging merged with intraoral scans for a complete digital model
• Virtual surgical planning and rehearsal shared directly with your surgeon
• Pre-surgical orthodontics to position teeth for the new jaw relationship
• Custom surgical guides and splints generated from the digital plan
• Post-surgical alignment and detailing to refine the final bite

Working as one team with your surgeon

Coordination is what makes these cases succeed. Because the planning is digital, your surgeon receives accurate models and custom splints derived from the very same data we use, removing guesswork from the operating theatre. We stay in close communication throughout, aligning timelines so your orthodontic milestones match the surgical schedule rather than running on separate tracks. When questions arise about sequencing or technique, they are resolved between clinicians directly, so you are never left relaying messages between two halves of your own care.

Recovery and refinement

After surgery, a shorter phase of orthodontic detailing settles the teeth into their final positions and fine-tunes the bite. Healing is monitored closely, and we adjust gently as your tissues recover. The combination of careful preparation, precise digital planning and attentive aftercare is what helps deliver a stable, functional and balanced result you can rely on for the long term.

The weeks immediately after surgery call for patience, and we keep our adjustments light while swelling subsides and the bite begins to settle. As confidence and comfort return, we bring the final detailing into focus, and most patients are struck by how naturally everything comes together once the jaws have healed into their planned positions.

If jaw surgery has been raised as an option, book a planning consultation. We will explain the full journey, show you the digital approach, and coordinate every stage with your surgical team.