Orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial surgery are distinct specialties. Oral and maxillofacial surgery addresses conditions in adults where the upper and lower jaws are not properly aligned, or when teeth do not occlude correctly. It involves surgical procedures to reposition the jaws and teeth into their ideal anatomical positions. Orthodontics, conversely, is a dental specialty focused on correcting misaligned teeth and jaw irregularities using appliances such as braces and clear aligners. In adult patients presenting with significant jaw discrepancies, a combined approach involving both orthodontic treatment and oral and maxillofacial surgery is often employed for optimal results.