Procedures

Protruding mouth correction (anterior segmental osteotomy / orthodontic setback)

from 118 reviews26 clinics
Anterior segmental osteotomy cuts and repositions the front tooth-bearing segment of the jaw backwards, and is normally combined with orthodontic treatment before and after the operation. Some cases described under the same Korean name are treated by orthodontic retraction alone, with extractions but no osteotomy.
SurgicalGeneral152 before/after photos
Rating
9.70/ 10
from 118 reviews
Satisfaction
97.5%
from 118 reviews
Downtime
14–28days
Full recovery 12–104 wks
Flight safe
14days after

FX as of 2026-08-06 · VAT refund for foreign patients ended in January 2026

How long is the downtime for Protruding mouth correction (anterior segmental osteotomy / orthodontic setback)?

14–28 days. Full recovery 12–104 wks · Flight safe 14 days

Most swelling settles in the first few weeks but some can persist for months, and dentofacial osteotomies are reported to need 2 to 6 weeks of initial bone healing plus a further 2 to 4 months of bony union and remodelling.
This information was compiled by our editorial team from publicly available clinical sources. This site has no physician reviewer. Please consult your treating doctor before making any decision.

Clinics offering Protruding mouth correction (anterior segmental osteotomy / orthodontic setback)

Sources & updates

Last updated 2026-08-06