Clinical Evaluation
Evaluation of the jaw relationship, bite, facial structure, airway-related concerns, nasal breathing, symptoms and goals.
The AOS Approach
One Evaluation. A More Complete View.
Airway, sleep, jaw position, bite, nasal breathing, facial structure and dental alignment can influence one another. Our approach is designed to evaluate the complete picture before determining which components of treatment, if any, may be appropriate.
See the AOS Approach
Looking beyond a single procedure
See how we think about airway, facial structure, jaw surgery and coordinated treatment planning.
A More Complete Evaluation
Start by understanding the anatomy, function and symptoms.
Not every patient needs every test or treatment. The purpose of the evaluation is to determine which components are relevant to the individual patient.
CBCT / 3D Imaging
Three-dimensional imaging may be used to evaluate skeletal anatomy, the jaws, teeth, airway and surrounding structures.
Sleep Evaluation
When indicated, sleep testing and sleep-medicine evaluation can help identify obstructive sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing concerns.
Dental & Orthodontic Assessment
Tooth position, bite, arch width and orthodontic needs may be evaluated as part of surgical or nonsurgical planning.
Custom Jaw Surgery
Orthognathic surgery planned around your anatomy
Orthognathic surgery can reposition the upper jaw, lower jaw or both when skeletal relationships contribute to problems with bite, facial balance or airway anatomy.
At AOS, surgical planning may incorporate CBCT imaging, intraoral scanning, clinical measurements, photographs and virtual surgical planning to create an individualized plan.
Upper jaw, lower jaw or double-jaw surgery when indicated
Virtual surgical planning
Custom surgical planning and fixation
Coordination with orthodontic treatment
Structured postoperative follow-up
Rhinoseptoplasty
Nasal function and facial balance can be evaluated together
Nasal obstruction may involve the septum, internal nasal valve, turbinates or other structural factors. When appropriate, rhinoseptoplasty can address functional nasal concerns while also considering external nasal form.
Evaluation may include nasal structure, breathing symptoms, facial proportions, sleep-related concerns and imaging when clinically useful.
Septal evaluation and correction when indicated
Nasal valve support
Turbinate treatment when appropriate
Structural and aesthetic nasal planning
Airway-focused postoperative follow-up
Coordinated Treatment
The right plan may involve more than one component.
Depending on anatomy, diagnosis and treatment goals, care may involve one or several of the following.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic treatment may be used to align the teeth and coordinate the bite before or after jaw surgery.
Expansion
Expansion may be considered when arch width or skeletal anatomy is part of the treatment problem.
Dental Extractions
Wisdom teeth or other teeth may need to be removed when they interfere with treatment planning or surgical access.
Sleep Study
Sleep testing may be incorporated when symptoms or anatomy suggest possible sleep-disordered breathing.
3D Records
CBCT scans, intraoral scans, measurements and clinical photographs can support detailed diagnosis and planning.
Surgical Coordination
When multiple procedures or disciplines are involved, sequencing is coordinated around the overall treatment plan.
From Evaluation to Treatment
A coordinated pathway
01 — EVALUATE
Clinical Evaluation
Understand symptoms, anatomy, bite, breathing and goals.
02 — DIAGNOSE
Testing & Imaging
Use appropriate imaging, records and sleep testing when indicated.
03 — PLAN
Individualize Care
Determine which treatment components are appropriate.
04 — COORDINATE
Sequence Treatment
Coordinate orthodontics, expansion, dental procedures and surgery.
05 — FOLLOW
Recovery & Follow-Up
Monitor healing and continue postoperative care over time.
Start With the Evaluation
You don't need to know which procedure you need before you come to us.
Some patients begin with concerns about breathing. Others are focused on their bite, jaw position, sleep, facial balance, nasal obstruction or a combination of issues. The purpose of the AOS evaluation is to understand the complete picture and determine an individualized path forward.
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Request an AOS Evaluation
Complete your evaluation request and book a complimentary screening call with a member of the AOS team.
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