What can be expected after orthognathic jaw surgery to correct underbite?

Ask your Surgeon: We have limited space to answer these types of questions and each case is different. With this extensive a procedure, this is something that you should have a sit down one on one discussion with not only the surgeon, but all other dentists involved (for example-orthodontist and general dentist). Good luck.

Jaws were moved!: Your orthognatic surgery implied that the position of your jaw(s) were not normal including the underbite. If bone was removed from your maxilla , the correction is to be expected. Your orthodontist and surgeon planned to cut or add bone and fix your jaw(s) to the right position, including your bite.

Depends: Depends ion the type of surgery (there are many choices), how well the Orthodontic Specialist set up your "bite" for post-surgical fit, your overall health, your oral hygiene, and many other variables. Sit down with your Oral Surgeon to go over the anticipated surgery & post-op healing. Sit down w Orthodontist to discuss post-op finishing. Sit down w General Dentist to discuss tooth/bone repair

Improvement: Improvement in bite and jaw line. Mild-moderate swelling and discomfort. Ask your oral surgeon for very specific outline.