Re: HELP!! My Jaw is MESSED up!!!!!

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> > > Hello everyone. Just found...and joined....this excellent

> group.

> > I

> > > had lower jaw advancement. Now 10 weeks post and EXTREMELY

> unhappy

> > > with the results. I went to (supposedly) the best oral surgeon

> in

> > > town. My problems are:

> > > 1. My lower jaw now swings to the right and because of this my

> > bite

> > > is off 2mm to 3mm.

> >

> >

> > > 2. My midlines (chin) now does not line up.

> > >

> > > Prior to surgery my midlines were great and I was very

> symetrical.

> > > My bite was also excellent, except my lower jaw was back about

> one

> > > whole tooth.

> > >

> > > The surgeon(s) did an asymetrical advancement (a longer

> advancement

> > > on my left side) with semi-rigid fixation. He is now telling

me

> it

> > > is up to my orthodontist

> > > to correct my bite. However, my orthodontist tells me even if

> he

> > > can get my bite corrected (which given how far out I am is

> > doubtful)

> > > my chin will still be off.

> > >

> > > Has anyone experienced similar problems?

> > >

> > > Any advice as to what to do now would be greatly appreciated!

> > >

> > > Lee

> > > Unhappy in Vegas