Re: question about being wired closed (thanks guys)

[Guest guest]

ok thanks for your help Cammie and soldiernyc,

Yes, soldiernyc, it is called rigid fixation. I did a little

research on the net. It is quite interesting, there have been quite

a few studies done to compare rigid fixation(using screws) and wire

fixation. In the end result, there seems to be no long term

differences in either in terms of jaw positioning or relapse, TMJ

problems, etc. However, the nice thing about rigid fixation is that

it is a little easier short term recovery. Easier to eat and more

hygenic. The thing is that inserting the screws must be done

carefully. neato!

Murat

> My surgeon is proposing to insert titanium plates to secure both my

> upper and lower jaws after the surgery. So I wont be wired closed

> like anybody i've read about so far. I would like to know the pros

> and cons of not being wired shut versus being wired shut in terms

of

> the healing process and the chance of relapse. Does being wired

> allow for a stronger bone healing than just using the plates?

>

> And also, do you know how many people actually have the plates

> instead of the wiring shut?

>

> Thanks,

> Murat