Surgical Orthodontics in Sadashivnagar: Correcting Complex Jaw Discrepancies

Published on June 4, 2026 | By True Smile Orthodontic Team

While braces can move teeth, they cannot alter the size or shape of adult bones. When a patient suffers from a severe skeletal malocclusion—such as a significantly protruding lower jaw or a deeply receding chin—orthodontics alone is not the answer. Surgical Orthodontics, or Orthognathic Surgery, is required. At True Smile Orthodontist Dental Clinic in Sadashivnagar, Dr. K. Rajashekar provides the expert clinical planning necessary for these life-altering procedures.

Who Needs Surgical Orthodontics?

Corrective jaw surgery is usually recommended for adults and older teens (whose jaw bones have stopped growing) suffering from:

• Difficulty chewing, biting, or swallowing
• Chronic jaw joint (TMJ) pain and headaches
• Excessive wear on the teeth due to a misaligned bite
• A "gummy" smile or inability to close the lips fully without straining
• Facial asymmetry due to uneven jaw growth
• Severe sleep apnea

The Team Approach in Sadashivnagar

Orthognathic surgery requires a highly coordinated team approach. Dr. Rajashekar, functioning as your primary orthodontic specialist, will work hand-in-hand with a trusted Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon.

Phase 1: Orthodontic Preparation

Before surgery can take place, Dr. Rajashekar will apply braces to move your teeth into a new position. This preparation usually takes 12 to 18 months. The goal is not to fix your bite right now, but to ensure your teeth will fit together flawlessly once the surgeon moves your jaws.

Phase 2: The Surgical Procedure

The surgery is performed under general anaesthesia in a hospital. Depending on your needs, the surgeon will reposition your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both, securing them in their new, functional alignment.

Phase 3: Orthodontic Finishing

Following a recovery period of about 6 weeks, you will resume visits to our Sadashivnagar clinic. Dr. Rajashekar will use your braces to make fine, millimeter-level adjustments over the next 3 to 6 months to perfect your new bite.

Why Experience Matters

Surgical cases have zero margin for error. The orthodontist must predict exactly where the teeth need to be before the surgeon cuts the bone. With over 35 years of dedicated orthodontic experience, Dr. K. Rajashekar possesses the deep biomechanical expertise required to plan and execute these highly complex cases with confidence and precision.