The procedures require careful planning.
Patients in Laois are facing up to two years waiting for corrective surgery for missaligned teeth and jaws.
In total, there are 26 patients currently in active treatment awaiting elective orthognathic surgery in the county. .
The procedures require careful planning between Consultant Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Consultant Orthodontists.
The HSE is confirming waiting times vary depending on the stage of treatment, hospital resources, and availability of specialist staff, with dual-specialty planning and hospital ICU access required for each procedure.
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