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Corrective Jaw Surgery (Orthognathic Surgery) - VG Site

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WU85-1084
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English
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, QE II

Corrective jaw surgery improves the position of your jaw. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after your surgery, and at home. Topics include medications, oral (mouth) hygiene, eating guidelines, activity, lip and jaw exercises, elastics, nasal congestion, scissors, nosebleeds, infection, and vomiting. 

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