In the recent chin surgery (Mentoplasty) to correct jutting jawline, pre-surgery procedure where orthodontic treatment performed after the jaw surgery has shown the clear advantage compared to post-surgery procedure; preventing deterioration of occulusion and overall appearance which often occur when the orthodontic treatment is done prior to jaw surgery, and also able to shorten the time required for orthodontic treatment. 
Once pre-surgery is done, patients can return to their daily life leaving only orthodontic treatment to undergo according to one's schedule, which makes the jawline correction surgery much more convenient and flexible for overseas patients and busy individuals who often have to give up the surgery due to long treatment period.

Characteristics of Maxillofacial Surgery
1. Safely preserve sensory nerves with accurate exams and measurement to identify the location of nerves.
2. Able to perform both Sagittal Split Ramus Osteotomy (SSRO) and Intraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy (IVRO).
3. Able to choose and apply favorable surgical procedure based on a patient’s conditions.
4. Accurate analysis using 1:1 facial measurement X- ray.
5. Both pre-surgery and post-surgery procedures are available. 
(The overall period of orthodontic treatment can be shortened with pre-surgery procedure.) 
6. A systematic protocol for faster recovery by implementing exercise and the proper care program.

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