My orthodontist thinks that a surgical intervention on my jaws is necessary to take care of my dental problem. Do you do this type of operation?

Yes, the maxillofacial surgeon usually performs these types of procedures, while maintaining communication with your usual orthodontist. It can consist in either a displacement of the top jaw (maxillary) or that of the bottom jaw (mandible). Certain aesthetic gestures can be proposed during this treatment or secondarily (surgery of the bony chin—genioplasty—or surgery of the nose—rhinoplasty) to further improve the outcome.

My dentist/orthodontist is asking for an avulsion of my wisdom teeth (third molares, often included in the bone). How will this be done?

This surgical procedure is commonly performed by the dentist or maxillofacial surgeon. The surgery can be done in consultation (avulsion of two teeth on one side, then on the other) or on the operating block under general anesthesia (avulsion of all the wisdom teeth in a single procedure), according to your preference and the difficulty appreciated by the surgeon.

Are all interventions carried out in the hospital supported by social security?

The vast majority of interventions are supported by social security, with the exception of cosmetic surgery, pre-implant bone grafts and implant placement. A detailed estimate will be given to you for consultation in these three specific cases.

In which cases can i return home on the same day as the intervention?

Some brief surgical procedures allow the patient to go out the same evening after a medical check-up. This procedure, called outpatient surgery, nevertheless requires the agreement of the anesthesiologist, a domiciliation close to the hospital center and the presence of a third person who can accompany and monitor the patient. Do not hesitate to talk to your surgeon about it.

What tobacco-related precautions should be taken before and after the intervention?

Tobacco has shown a deleterious effect on healing and after-effects. In this regard, the entire surgical community recommends stopping smoking both a few weeks before the procedure, as well as until healing is complete.