Jaw surgery in Turkey is a surgical treatment planned individually after evaluating the position of the upper and lower jaws, the bite, and facial structure. In some patients, surgery on a single jaw may be sufficient, while others may require surgery on both the upper and lower jaws.
The extent of jaw surgery cannot be determined based on photographs alone. A clinical examination, evaluation of the jaw and dental structure, and the necessary imaging play an important role in developing the surgical plan.
Planning Single and Double Jaw Surgery
Depending on the location of the problem in the jaw structure, the surgical plan may involve one or both jaws. The appropriate approach is determined according to the patient’s jaw structure and bite.
Single Jaw Surgery
In suitable patients where the problem mainly originates from either the lower or upper jaw, surgery may be planned for the affected jaw only.
Double Jaw Surgery
When the positions of both the upper and lower jaws need to be corrected, both jaws may be addressed within the same surgical plan.
The decision between single and double jaw surgery should not be based solely on aesthetic appearance. The relationship between the jaws and the way the teeth meet are essential parts of surgical planning. In patients whose bite needs to be corrected, orthodontic treatment may also be considered as part of the overall surgical plan.
Jaw CT Scan and Surgical Planning
Before jaw surgery, the necessary dental and jaw imaging is evaluated alongside the clinical examination. A jaw CT scan can help provide a detailed assessment of the bone structure and the anatomical relationship between the jaws.
Once the necessary imaging has been completed, the current position of the jaws, the planned movements, and whether surgery will involve one or both jaws can be determined. This evaluation is also important for clarifying the extent of the surgery and the overall treatment cost.
Jaw Surgery Cost in Turkey
It is not possible to provide a fixed price for jaw surgery in Turkey before an examination. Because jaw surgery requires an individualized surgical plan, the total cost is determined after the necessary evaluations have been completed.
The cost particularly depends on whether the procedure involves one or both jaws, the existing jaw structure, the extent of the surgical plan, and the hospital process. Therefore, a clinical examination and evaluation of the necessary jaw imaging are required to determine the final price.
Preliminary Evaluation for International Patients
For international patients traveling to Turkey for jaw surgery, the process can begin with a preliminary evaluation before travel. Sharing available medical records and images can help organize the examination and imaging process in Istanbul more efficiently.
- Recent front and profile photographs of the face
- Intraoral photographs showing how the teeth meet
- An existing panoramic X-ray or jaw CT scan, if available
- Information about previous orthodontic or jaw treatments
This information can assist with the preliminary evaluation but does not replace the final surgical plan. The final decision is made after a clinical examination in Istanbul and evaluation of the necessary imaging. International patients can also obtain information before traveling about other dental treatments in Turkey.
Jaw Surgery in Istanbul and the Hospital Process
Once the patient arrives in Istanbul, the necessary clinical assessments and imaging are completed first. After the surgical plan has been finalized, whether the operation will involve one or both jaws, the hospital schedule, and the required follow-up appointments are planned.
As jaw surgery is a major surgical procedure, the travel schedule should not be planned around the operation day alone. Sufficient time should be allowed in Istanbul for the preoperative assessment, hospital process, and postoperative follow-up. The required length of stay is determined according to the individual surgical plan.
Turk Aesthetic for Jaw Surgery in Turkey
At Turk Aesthetic, the jaw surgery process for international patients can be organized from the preliminary evaluation before travel through to clinical and hospital planning in Istanbul. The process includes:
- Available photographs and imaging are reviewed for the preliminary evaluation.
- The clinical examination and necessary imaging in Istanbul are planned.
- The jaw structure and dental bite are evaluated.
- The need for single or double jaw surgery is determined.
- The surgical plan and hospital process are clarified.
- The final treatment cost is determined after the necessary evaluations.
