Jaw Fracture Surgery

A jaw fracture — to the upper jaw (maxilla) or lower jaw (mandible) — is a serious injury usually caused by falls, sports injuries, or physical impacts. When the jawbone breaks, it directly affects how your teeth meet, making speaking, chewing, and swallowing painful or difficult.

Immediate surgical evaluation is crucial, not only to relieve pain and swelling, but to ensure the bone heals in perfect alignment so your natural bite and facial structure are preserved. Treatment centres on carefully realigning the broken segments back into their exact natural position.

Depending on the location and severity of the break, treatment may involve specialised wiring or placing tiny, biocompatible plates and screws beneath the gums to hold the bone rigid while it heals. Every procedure is performed under complete anaesthesia using advanced techniques that minimise scarring and speed tissue healing.