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KUANTAN - Kulliyyah of Dentistry, IIUM can now offer orthognathic treatment. Orthognathic is a method of treatment that may be advised for patients who have severe jaw size problems or asymmetry. In such patients, orthodontic tooth movement (braces treatment) alone will not be able to fully correct the bite.

In this multidisciplinary treatment, the orthodontic treatment is supplemented with jaw surgery to move the jaws into a more normal position and helps to improve patient’s facial appearance. Treatment will be carefully planned at a joint clinic involving orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon. Psychological assessment will also be made to assess and intervene patients' suitability and preparation before undergoing surgery.  

(Excerpt from “Orthodontics and you” 2016, IIUM PRESS : ISBN 978-967-418-376-9)

IIUM Orthognathic Team consists of

• Asst Prof Dr Noraini Abu Bakar (Orthodontist IIUM)(Head)
• Asst Prof Dr Pram Kumar Subramaniam (OMFS IIUM)
• Asst Prof Dr Siti Hajjar Nasir (Orthodontist IIUM)
• Asst Prof Dr Izzati Nabilah Ismail (OMFS IIUM)
• Asst Prof Dr Nadzirah Ahmad Basri (Clinical psychologist, KOM,IIUM).

Referral can be made through Outpatient Clinic, Kulliyyah of Dentistry or directly to Orthognathic Clinic, Department of Orthodontics, Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia. The staff in charge (DSA Nor Azma Che Deraman) can be reached at 09-5705537. All cases will be seen for initial screening by both orthodontist and maxillofacial surgeon. Any enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact me at nor_aini@iium.edu.my