Jaw & chin correction · GIA Clinics Vijayawada

Jaw and chin correction in Vijayawada

Jaw and chin correction uses orthognathic surgery to reposition the upper or lower jaw, and genioplasty to reshape the chin, improving the bite and the balance of the face. At GIA Clinics in Vijayawada it is led by Dr Sai Santosh, an oral and cranio-maxillofacial surgeon, often working with our orthodontists, who prepare the teeth with braces. Consultations are available at both our Gunadala and Gurunanak Colony clinics.

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Dr Sai SantoshMDS (OMFS) · 14 years
Who does it
Dr Sai SantoshOral & maxillofacial surgeon
Visits
SeveralConsultation, planning, braces reviews, surgery and follow-up
Total time
Often 12 to 24 monthsIncluding braces before and after surgery; it varies
Comfort
General anaesthesiaJaw surgery is done in a hospital setting
Braces
Usually neededTeeth are aligned before and fine-tuned after surgery
Is it right for you

Who it suits.

Your first visit answers this properly, with an examination and, where needed, a scan, before you commit to anything.

Usually suits you if

  • An underbite, where the lower jaw sits too far forward
  • A large overbite or a small, set-back lower jaw
  • An open bite, where the front teeth do not meet
  • A chin that is set back, too prominent or off-centre

Tell us first if

  • Your face is still growing; jaw surgery is usually done after growth has finished
  • You have jaw joint pain, clicking or locking
  • You have medical conditions, take regular medicines or smoke
  • You have gum disease or untreated decay, which should be treated first
What happens, step by step

From first visit to aftercare.

  1. Consultation

    Dr Sai Santosh and an orthodontist assess your face, bite and jaw position.

    Visit 1

  2. Records & planning

    Photos, X-rays, digital scans and, where needed, a CT scan are used to plan the jaw movement.

    Visit 1 or 2

  3. Braces before surgery

    Braces line up the teeth so they will fit together after the jaw is moved.

    Often 6 to 18 months

  4. Surgery

    The jaw or chin is repositioned from inside the mouth and held with small plates and screws.

    Planned date

  5. Healing & finishing

    A soft diet and reviews follow, then braces fine-tune the bite.

    Months after surgery
Dr Sai Santosh
Your surgeon

Dr Sai Santosh

Chief Oral & Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon, 14 years of practice. At both GIA clinics, 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM.

  • DegreeMDS, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, M R Ambedkar Dental College, Bengaluru
  • FellowshipCranio-maxillofacial surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore
  • ImplantsNobel Biocare certification (2016); cortical implantology
  • HairMasters course in Hair Transplantation (IGBAMS / ILAMED)
  • AwardsDr Anuradha Navaneetham Award for best outgoing postgraduate; AOMSI Karnataka award for highest theory marks, RGUHS 2018
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Patients at GIA

In their words.

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Where

At both clinics.

GIA Clinics Gunadala★ 5.0 · 874 reviews
Near Hyatt Place

Gunadala

Address
Near Hyatt Place, Zion High School Road, 3rd Street, Gunadala, Vijayawada 520004
Doctors
Dr Sai Santosh
Phone
090772 93949
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GIA Clinics Gurunanak Colony★ 5.0 · 374 reviews
Club Road, Funtimes

Gurunanak Colony

Address
Funtimes, Club Road, opposite Red Box Restaurant, New Postal Colony-2, RTC Colony, Vijayawada 520010
Doctors
Dr Sai Santosh
Phone
092814 93949
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Questions

Common questions.

Answers to be checked by the doctor

What is the difference between orthognathic surgery and genioplasty?

Orthognathic surgery moves the upper or lower jaw to correct the bite. Genioplasty reshapes or repositions the chin and can be done alone or with jaw surgery.

Can braces alone fix my bite?

Mild jaw differences can sometimes be managed with braces alone. When the jaw itself is out of position, surgery with braces usually gives a better result.

How long is the recovery?

Most patients need one to three weeks away from work or college, with a soft diet for several weeks. Swelling often settles over a few weeks to a few months; it varies.

Will the scars show?

Jaw surgery is usually done from inside the mouth, so there are no visible scars on the face.

Related
Facial deformity correction →Maxillofacial surgery →Face contouring →

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Call or WhatsApp the clinic nearer to you. The front desk confirms a time with you directly.

GunadalaNear Hyatt Place · 090772 93949
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Gurunanak ColonyClub Road, Funtimes · 092814 93949
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