Most patients require orthodontic braces both 6–18 months before and 6–12 months after orthognathic surgery in Turkey. Pre-surgical braces align teeth within each jaw, while post-surgical orthodontics fine-tune the bite. Surgeons like Dr. Abdulsamet Kundakcioglu use 3D facial scans to coordinate these movements.
- Pre-surgical phase: Braces align teeth over 12–18 months to prepare for jaw repositioning.
- Surgical stabilization: Braces remain on during surgery to help secure the jaw via hooks.
- Post-surgical refinement: Orthodontists adjust the final bite alignment for approximately 6–12 months post-op.
- Treatment exceptions: Surgery-first approaches exist but require specific dental criteria and expert surgeon approval.
Bookimed Expert Insight: Coordination between your home orthodontist and the Turkish surgeon is the most overlooked success factor. Many Turkey-based packages, such as those at Dentavie Istanbul Dental Clinic, focus primarily on the surgical intervention. Since the total timeline spans 2–3 years, you must ensure your local orthodontist is willing to work with a plan designed by a Turkish maxillofacial expert.
Patient Consensus: Patients emphasize that while the pre-surgery phase may temporarily make the bite look worse, this alignment is vital for the surgical result. Many highlight that choosing a hospital-based team, like at Memorial Bahçelievler, helped streamline the complex coordination between dental and surgical specialists.
