Malocclusion Treatment in Turkey
About Malocclusion
Key Highlights
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Corrects severe jaw misalignment for improved chewing and speech.Enhances facial profile and aesthetic appearance.Alleviates chronic jaw pain, headaches, and TMJ disorders.Prevents excessive tooth wear, gum damage, and decay.Provides a permanent, stable solution when combined with orthodontics.Can improve breathing and reduce sleep apnea symptoms in some cases./ul
Who is this surgery for?
- Severe overbite (Class II malocclusion), underbite (Class III malocclusion), or open bite.
- Facial asymmetry or disproportional jaw growth.
- Chronic jaw joint (TMJ) pain, headaches, or difficulty chewing.
- Speech impediments or breathing problems (e.g., sleep apnea) related to jaw structure.
- Inability to achieve correction with orthodontics (braces) alone.
- Traumatic injury resulting in jaw misalignment.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive evaluation with X-rays, CT scans, and dental impressions for surgical planning.
- Completion of pre-surgical orthodontic treatment (braces) to align teeth.
- Medical clearance, including blood tests and a review of medications.
- Discussion of anesthesia options (typically general anesthesia).
- Pre-operative instructions: fasting for 8-12 hours before surgery.
- Arranging for post-operative care and support at home.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, infection, or adverse reaction to anesthesia.
- Temporary or, rarely, permanent numbness in lips, chin, or tongue (nerve injury).
- Relapse of jaw position, requiring minor adjustments.
- Jaw joint pain, stiffness, or limited mouth opening.
- Need for further surgical revision in rare cases.
- Damage to teeth or roots.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for 1-3 days for monitoring and pain management.
- Diet restricted to liquids and soft foods for several weeks.
- Swelling and bruising peak at 2-3 days, subsiding over 2-3 weeks.
- Use of ice packs, prescribed pain medication, and antibiotics as directed.
- Maintenance of oral hygiene with gentle rinses; no brushing surgical areas initially.
- Follow-up visits to monitor healing and adjust orthodontic wires.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks.
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Typical hospital stay:
1-3 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-8 weeks for initial healing; 6-12 months for full stabilization with orthodontics
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering malocclusion in Turkey, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in Turkey with dental surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
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The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for malocclusion compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,652 – USD 5,506 | 1-3 days | ~ 6-8 weeks for initial healing; 6-12 months for full stabilization with orthodontics | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,293 – USD 40,978 | 1-3 days | ~ 6-8 weeks for initial healing; 6-12 months for full stabilization with orthodontics | Know More |
Krishna Miller, a 28-year-old graphic designer,...
Krishna Miller, a 28-year-old graphic designer, had always been self-conscious about her smile. Since her teenage years, she had a noticeable underbite where her lower jaw protruded past her upper teeth. This caused chronic jaw pain, headaches, and difficulty chewing certain foods. Her dentist referred her to an orthodontist and oral surgeon, who diagnosed her with a severe skeletal Class III malocclusion. They recommended a combined treatment: orthodontic braces for 18 months to align her teeth, followed by orthognathic surgery to reposition her jaw. The surgery was intimidating, but Krishna proceeded, spending a night in the hospital and six weeks on a soft-food diet. The recovery was challenging with swelling and temporary numbness, but within months, the results were transformative. Her bite was perfectly aligned, the pain vanished, and she could eat comfortably. Emotionally, she moved from years of hiding her smile and feeling discomfort to gaining profound confidence and relief, finally feeling her outward appearance matched how she felt inside.