Meet Dr. Sam Harouni
Sam Harouni, DDS, is an experienced Beverly Hills oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in dental implants, wisdom teeth extraction, TMJ surgery, sleep apnea, and various minimally invasive techniques in his Beverly Hills dental office. His gentle, meticulous approach to dental surgery shows his passion for helping patients achieve a bright, healthy smile. Whether the aim is restoration, reconstruction, or rejuvenation, Dr. Harouni works with each patient to create an individualized treatment plan using the latest technologies in the most minimally invasive manner.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon located in Beverly Hills, CA
CORRECTIVE JAW SURGERY
If your overbite, underbite, or chronic jaw pain interferes with eating or speaking, you may be a candidate for corrective jaw surgery. At his Beverly Hills oral and maxillofacial surgery practice, Dr. Sam Harouni offers a comprehensive evaluation of jaw alignment issues. He creates a custom surgical plan to address misaligned bites, jaw protrusions, and injuries, reduce pain, and increase jaw functionality. Learn more about innovative jaw corrective surgery by calling the practice or using the online booking feature.
Why do I need corrective jaw surgery?
Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, addresses a variety of dental and skeletal abnormalities of the jaw and teeth.
Dr. Harouni may recommend corrective surgery if you have:
A facial injury
An abnormal bite
Chronic jaw joint pain
A protruding or receding jaw
Difficulty biting or chewing food
You may also need orthognathic surgery if you have sleep apnea, a condition that causes you to stop breathing during your sleep temporarily. Corrective jaw surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, addresses a variety of dental and skeletal abnormalities of the jaw and teeth.
What types of corrective jaw surgery are available?
Dr. Harouni is highly experienced in a variety of jaw surgeries. Depending on your specific needs, he can perform surgeries such as:
LeFort
This procedure, also known as an upper jaw advancement, corrects a misaligned bite. Before and after this type of surgery, you also need orthodontics, such as braces, to ensure successful results.
Sagittal split
This surgical procedure splits the lower jaw and improves its position. This type of corrective jaw surgery straightens jaw alignment and corrects tooth alignment issues.
Genioplasty
A genioplasty is a surgical procedure that advances, rotates, or pushes back the chin to improve jaw alignment. This type of jaw alignment surgery can improve the position of the jaw and the overall appearance of the facial structure.
Dr. Harouni can determine what type of corrective jaw surgery is right for you after an evaluation of your symptoms, physical exam, and special X-rays.
How do I prepare for corrective jaw surgery?
Before surgery, you may need braces or other orthodontics to help move your jaw into alignment. Dr. Harouni works with your orthodontist to determine how long orthodontics are necessary before surgery.
When you’re ready for surgery, Dr. Sam Harouni, your Beverly Hills Oral & Facial Surgeon, will perform orthognathic surgery to re-align how your teeth come together. This will be done in the hospital under general anesthesia to keep you comfortable. Typically, he performs these surgeries from inside your mouth without needing to make incisions on your face.
Once he moves your jawbone into position, he may use screws or wires to hold your jaw in place and fuse it to the bone over time. Sometimes, he may need to add extra bone from another area of your jaw to support your teeth and facial structure.
Depending on the nature of the surgery, recovery can take four to six weeks. Dr. Harouni provides a complete aftercare plan to ensure your jaw heals and fully functions.
To find out if corrective jaw surgery is right for you, schedule an appointment online or by calling the Beverly Hills office.
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