Corrective Jaw Surgery for Overbite and Underbite in NJ and NY

Our surgeons maintain hospital affiliations in NJ and NY

Orthognathic surgery is also known as corrective jaw surgery. It is used to remedy a variety of abnormalities in which the facial bones and teeth develop incorrectly, resulting in the occurrence of either an underbite or overbite. These conditions lead to difficulty with chewing, speech, jaw function, and a compromised facial appearance.

Orthognathic surgery is normally done in conjunction with orthodontic treatment. Sometimes, braces alone can correct a problem with the bite, but when it is severe, orthognathic surgery may be needed. Our NJ oral surgeons perform orthognathic surgery in the hospital or outpatient surgical center. Patients generally stay in the hospital one to two nights, depending on the extent of surgery. Our doctors maintain hospital affiliations in NJ and NY.

Personalized, gentle, comprehensive patient care is our number one priority.

The areas that usually need correction are the maxilla (upper jaw), the mandible (lower jaw), and chin. Corrective jaw surgery involves moving one, two, or all of these areas to obtain the desired results.

New advances in orthodontics have also allowed the total treatment times to be shortened.   Most patients state that the post-operative discomfort is much less than they were expecting. The improvement in jaw function and facial appearance is remarkable, and in some instances, life altering. Most patients experience a great improvement in their self-confidence and quality of life after orthognathic surgery.

Sagital Split Osteotomies
Vertical Ramus Osteotomies
Lefort 1 Osteotomy
Genioplasty
  Diagram of sagital split osteotomies
  Diagram of Vertical Ramus Osteotomies
  Diagram of Lefort 1 Osteotomy
  Diagram of Genioplasty

Before and After Photos of Corrective Jaw Surgery

Patient One

Before
Profile of severe chin deficiency
After
Profile after repositioning of chin to improve facial contouring and alignment
 Patient 1 Before with severe chin deficiency
 Patient 1 after chin repositioning

Patient Two

Before
Chin deficiency
Reconstruction: Facial contouring (Liposuction) in combination with chin advancement surgery
After: Jaw is realigned, overbite is corrected for a sculptured profile and optimal facial contouring
 Patient two with chin deficiency before photo
 Patient 2 preparing for liposuction and chin advancement surgery
 Patient 2 after bite correction and facial contouring photo

Patient Three

Before
Reconstruction
Profile of protruding lower jaw (underbite) with open bite; jaw and chin surgery needed
After
Profile of repositioned jaw, chin and realigned bite
 Xray of patient 3 protruding lower jaw before surgery
 Patient 3 profile before jaw correction
 patient 3 before corrective jaw surgery
After
 patient 3 xray profile after treatment
 patient 3 after jaw correction
 patient 3 smile after corrective jaw surgery

Patient Four

Before:  Lower jaw protrusion and misalignment of jaws; surgery and braces needed

3 photos of patient 4 with jaw misalignment before treatment

After 3 photos of patient 4 after treatment of protruding lower jaw and misalignment

Bergen Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in NJ

5 out of 5 stars based on 1 Jaw Surgery reviews

Patient Review By Karen Delmarr

My experience was excellent, everyone was polite, and made sure I was comfortable during my procedure. I give 5 stars and would recommend this facility. Also Dr Novelli was wonderful explained the procedure that I was having and help me to be comfortable, and relaxed. Also, his assistants were very caring and and very helpful. Thank you so much for everything!

- Karen Delmarr

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Patient Review By Roan Barkin

I saw Dr. Park for my wisdom tooth extraction. Everyone in the office was fantastic and friendly. Dr. Park explained the whole procedure step by step so I didn’t feel like I was going in blind, his assistant working with him the day of the surgery was absolutely lovely as well and I felt comfortable the whole time I was there. I cannot not recommend this practice enough.

- Roan B

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Patient Review By Carol Sanchez

I went this week to my first Wisdom Tooth surgery with fear and the worst expectations possible, but left Bergen Oral feeling surprisingly relieved, informed, equipped and with a good overall experience. I need to extract my other pair of wisdom teeth and will definitely come back to Bergen Oral. Dr. Diaz and the lovely and informative assistant were the best! Thanks for exceeding my expectations.

- Carol C

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Patient Review By Joyann

Dr. Diaz was amazing!!! My Son had his wisdom teeth removed and Dr. Diaz was the best. He did not experience pain or discomfort. Dr. Diaz called to check on him later in the day to see how he was doing. The whole team is awesome. Thank you to everyone at the Bergen Oral team!

- Joyann

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Patient Review By Michael Walker

Dr. Diamond knows his stuff! Tooth removed, prepped for post, stitched closed, and out! No pain, no issues. Staff is professional and present to each patient personally, as if they know every one of them. Great office! Great dental service!

- Michael M

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Patient Review By Janet Casamassimo

I want to thank Dr. Mina Boulos and his staff at, Bergen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Westwood N.J Office, for their exceptional service I received while having my dental procedure. Dr. Boulos was so kind and made me feel at ease, while having my dental procedure. He has excellent surgical skills too. Anna his assistant was also very attentive to me too during the procedure. Dr. Boulos's office staff is very efficient. I was treated like royalty by everyone. I highly recommend Bergen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. A big thank you again and I highly recommend them!

- Janet C

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Patient Review By Hellen Mite

At first, I was very scared because it was my first surgery. But I was in the hands of excellent professionals. Dr. Boulos was my doctor, he explained to me every detail of my surgery. I am on my second day of recovery from wisdom tooth extraction, and I'm not even swollen. From the beginning, the nurse was always very sweet with me. I highly recommend this place 100%.

- Hellen M

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Patient Review By Samantha R

My experience with Dr. Han was fantastic overall! He was always very friendly and reassuring. He did a great job with my wisdom teeth removal, and even took the time to reach out personally to ask me how I was doing. I really appreciated that. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone!

- Samantha R

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Patient Review By Lynda Macaluso

All of the staff were professional and caring. Dr. Diaz met with me before the tooth extraction and was wonderful! Needless to say, I was a bit nervous, but he put me at ease and completely explained what he would be doing at the appointment. Dr. Diaz and Dawn, were both exceptional and I would easily refer friends and family to this facility. I was also impressed that Dr. Diaz called me the evening of the procedure to check on my condition. Overall, it was a pleasant experience.

- Lynda M

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Patient Review By Josh Baek

100 stars if possible. Dr. Feuerstein and his team were absolutely fantastic! I came in for a wisdom teeth removal, and they made me feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. They went above and beyond by checking up on me to ensure I was doing well after the procedure. I highly recommend Dr. Feuerstein and his team for anyone looking for a safe, professional, and caring experience!

- Josh B

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Patient Review By Justin Kennedy

Dr. Han and his staff are some of the best around! I had just my procedure done yesterday, which were my bottom wisdom teeth and they did an amazing job! Currently, it is the following day and I have little to no discomfort whatsoever. Everyone there was very respectful and very helpful, I would recommend this facility - not to mention, it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing offices I've ever seen.

- Justin K

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