What Is a Class 3 Underbite?
When the lower jaw protrudes past the upper jaw, it’s rarely just about how your smile looks. In our daily practice, we frequently treat patients from Tijuana, San Diego, Los Angeles, and across California who have spent years adapting to quiet, ongoing functional issues: constant discomfort while chewing, premature wear on their front teeth, cosmetic concerns, and jaw joint pain (TMJ) that often gets mistaken for migraines.
This condition is known as a Class 3 malocclusion or severe underbite. While jaw growth can sometimes be guided with braces during childhood or teenage years, adult bone structure is fully set. To correct the root cause, the definitive medical solution is corrective jaw surgery (double jaw surgery Tijuana), a procedure where we reposition both jaws to restore a natural, functional balance.
Why Has Tijuana Become a Top Destination for Double Jaw Surgery?
Being located just minutes from the California border allows us to care for patients seeking specialized, high-end surgical treatment with the convenience of staying close to home.
• Significant savings: The total cost for surgery, hospital fees, and anesthesia in Tijuana is 50% to 60% lower than average prices at clinics in the United States.
Surgical Planning: We use advanced CBCT scans and digital simulations to map out every single millimeter of your procedure before entering the operating room
Binational Orthodontic Care: We work directly with your home orthodontist so you don't have to switch specialists before surgery.
Here’s the Surgical Process, Step-by-Step:
Precision in maxillofacial surgery is no accident; every single millimeter is carefully planned before stepping into the surgery room:
1. Pre-surgical orthodontics: We work closely with your orthodontist to properly align your teeth over their jawbones.
2. In the operating room: Using precise, hidden incisions made 100% inside your mouth, we advance the upper jaw and set the lower jaw into its proper place.
3. Rigid, discreet fixation: We place tiny titanium plates and screws to hold the bones permanently in their new position. There are no external scars.
What Is Recovery Really Like After Double Jaw Surgery?
Recovery requires patience and close support during the first few weeks:
• Weeks 1 and 2: This is the phase with the most swelling. Your diet must be strictly liquid and soft foods. Patients traveling from the United States typically stay locally for 5 to 7 days before returning home for quiet daily activities.
Weeks 3 to 6: Swelling goes down noticeably, and softer, more solid foods can be introduced. Advanced bone healing allows you to return to a light work or school routine.
• Months 3 to 6: Complete bone healing occurs, and your orthodontist makes the final adjustments to fine-tune your bite to perfection.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Is corrective jaw surgery in Tijuana safe?
Absolutely. When performed by a board-certified maxillofacial surgeon like Dr. Jorge Rodríguez Cisneros in an accredited hospital operating room with advanced CBCT technology, the medical and biosafety standards are identical to those of top hospital centers in the United States or Europe.
Can I get braces with my orthodontist in the United States and have the surgery in Tijuana?
Yes, this is very common practice. We coordinate directly with orthodontists in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Baja California to share digital scans and ensure your case progresses seamlessly.
How long do I need to rest before going back to work?
Most patients need about 10 to 14 days of relative rest before returning to office work or light activity.
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