Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Group, Alix, , Petemassa for replying to my question re: Open Bite Surgery. I am going to call my orthodontist on Monday to start the process. I will keep u all posted and thanks a million for all of the support. Peace and Love, Candy Re: Open Bite Surgery Hi Candy, I had upper and lower surgery in December for an open bite due to an accident. If you read my past posts you can follow my recovery. However, everyone is different in the way they recover and what they have done. Good luck to you and keep us posted on your decisions! Alix > > Hi Group, > > I am a new member and I have been contemplating surgery for my > > extreme open bite for 1 year. I have decided I'm gonna take the > leap. > > Can someone pls write me letting me know what to expect re: the > > surgery, braces, and most importantly post operatively. I would > > really appreciate it. Candy > > Hi Candy and welcome, > > is right in that each experience is different depending on many > variables. No matter what, you can expect to have braces for about > one to two years pre-op, and 3 to 9 months postop. If your teeth are > perfectly aligned you may get away with less time preop, but it is > highly unusual. > > Postop usually involves swelling, numbness, congestion. I had upper > jaw surgery for my open bite and did not have any real pain at all. > If you are to be wired shut (usually lower jaw surgery) then you will > have to deal with a blended diet for approximately 6 weeks. > > Try to read the archives of old posts and continue to ask any > specific questions which arise. > > Best of luck to you, > > Cheryl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Cheryl for your reply. I appreciate it. Candy Re: Open Bite Surgery > Hi Group, > I am a new member and I have been contemplating surgery for my > extreme open bite for 1 year. I have decided I'm gonna take the leap. > Can someone pls write me letting me know what to expect re: the > surgery, braces, and most importantly post operatively. I would > really appreciate it. Candy Hi Candy and welcome, is right in that each experience is different depending on many variables. No matter what, you can expect to have braces for about one to two years pre-op, and 3 to 9 months postop. If your teeth are perfectly aligned you may get away with less time preop, but it is highly unusual. Postop usually involves swelling, numbness, congestion. I had upper jaw surgery for my open bite and did not have any real pain at all. If you are to be wired shut (usually lower jaw surgery) then you will have to deal with a blended diet for approximately 6 weeks. Try to read the archives of old posts and continue to ask any specific questions which arise. Best of luck to you, Cheryl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Cheryl for your reply. I appreciate it. Candy Re: Open Bite Surgery > Hi Group, > I am a new member and I have been contemplating surgery for my > extreme open bite for 1 year. I have decided I'm gonna take the leap. > Can someone pls write me letting me know what to expect re: the > surgery, braces, and most importantly post operatively. I would > really appreciate it. Candy Hi Candy and welcome, is right in that each experience is different depending on many variables. No matter what, you can expect to have braces for about one to two years pre-op, and 3 to 9 months postop. If your teeth are perfectly aligned you may get away with less time preop, but it is highly unusual. Postop usually involves swelling, numbness, congestion. I had upper jaw surgery for my open bite and did not have any real pain at all. If you are to be wired shut (usually lower jaw surgery) then you will have to deal with a blended diet for approximately 6 weeks. Try to read the archives of old posts and continue to ask any specific questions which arise. Best of luck to you, Cheryl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2004 Report Share Posted January 3, 2004 Thanks Cheryl for your reply. I appreciate it. Candy Re: Open Bite Surgery > Hi Group, > I am a new member and I have been contemplating surgery for my > extreme open bite for 1 year. I have decided I'm gonna take the leap. > Can someone pls write me letting me know what to expect re: the > surgery, braces, and most importantly post operatively. I would > really appreciate it. Candy Hi Candy and welcome, is right in that each experience is different depending on many variables. No matter what, you can expect to have braces for about one to two years pre-op, and 3 to 9 months postop. If your teeth are perfectly aligned you may get away with less time preop, but it is highly unusual. Postop usually involves swelling, numbness, congestion. I had upper jaw surgery for my open bite and did not have any real pain at all. If you are to be wired shut (usually lower jaw surgery) then you will have to deal with a blended diet for approximately 6 weeks. Try to read the archives of old posts and continue to ask any specific questions which arise. Best of luck to you, Cheryl ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which deviates) and elastics and stuff. I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was your total treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Depends majorly on where you are (in terms of your mouth) and what's needed. I think many have found that open bites are hard to fix and hold, if that's really what's going on. If I had two such diverse opinions, I'd get at least a third -- and maybe a fourth and fifth. I'd also try to find a nearby dental school, and go there for an opinion, where they can bring in whatever specialists might be relevant. The surgery itself is usually not bad. Not, usually, a lot of pain. Many people have numbness, and those who have work on the upper seem to have swelling, congestion and sometimes bleeding. If someone can give you a good result without surgery, by all means, go for it. But do ask about long-term retention, and how likely the repair is to stay in place. I was in braces from early in 2001 to October 2002, but did not have an open bite. I had lower advancement in June 2002. Cammie > What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my > best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach > was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand > my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which > deviates) and elastics and stuff. > > I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was > your total treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Depends majorly on where you are (in terms of your mouth) and what's needed. I think many have found that open bites are hard to fix and hold, if that's really what's going on. If I had two such diverse opinions, I'd get at least a third -- and maybe a fourth and fifth. I'd also try to find a nearby dental school, and go there for an opinion, where they can bring in whatever specialists might be relevant. The surgery itself is usually not bad. Not, usually, a lot of pain. Many people have numbness, and those who have work on the upper seem to have swelling, congestion and sometimes bleeding. If someone can give you a good result without surgery, by all means, go for it. But do ask about long-term retention, and how likely the repair is to stay in place. I was in braces from early in 2001 to October 2002, but did not have an open bite. I had lower advancement in June 2002. Cammie > What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my > best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach > was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand > my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which > deviates) and elastics and stuff. > > I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was > your total treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 Depends majorly on where you are (in terms of your mouth) and what's needed. I think many have found that open bites are hard to fix and hold, if that's really what's going on. If I had two such diverse opinions, I'd get at least a third -- and maybe a fourth and fifth. I'd also try to find a nearby dental school, and go there for an opinion, where they can bring in whatever specialists might be relevant. The surgery itself is usually not bad. Not, usually, a lot of pain. Many people have numbness, and those who have work on the upper seem to have swelling, congestion and sometimes bleeding. If someone can give you a good result without surgery, by all means, go for it. But do ask about long-term retention, and how likely the repair is to stay in place. I was in braces from early in 2001 to October 2002, but did not have an open bite. I had lower advancement in June 2002. Cammie > What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my > best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach > was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand > my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which > deviates) and elastics and stuff. > > I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was > your total treatment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hi there: You asked: > What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my > best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach > was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand > my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which > deviates) and elastics and stuff. > > I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was > your total treatment? Here's how mine treatment went - I had an open bite. I had 2 1/2 years of braces to get me ready for surgery (line up my teeth and my bite in preparation for surgery). I didn't really mind the braces they are just more of a nuisance than anything. Surgically I had my lower jaw moved back 5mm as I had an underbite. I also had a genioplasty (where they extended my chin 5mm to make up for the jaw being moved back). I had bands on after surgery for almost 3 weeks. I couldn't take them off and ate only liquid things. I'll likely have the braces on for about another 4 months and then I'll be home free - and hopefully no more pre-treatment jaw and tooth pain. Does this help? Good luck. Greta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hi there: You asked: > What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my > best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach > was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand > my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which > deviates) and elastics and stuff. > > I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was > your total treatment? Here's how mine treatment went - I had an open bite. I had 2 1/2 years of braces to get me ready for surgery (line up my teeth and my bite in preparation for surgery). I didn't really mind the braces they are just more of a nuisance than anything. Surgically I had my lower jaw moved back 5mm as I had an underbite. I also had a genioplasty (where they extended my chin 5mm to make up for the jaw being moved back). I had bands on after surgery for almost 3 weeks. I couldn't take them off and ate only liquid things. I'll likely have the braces on for about another 4 months and then I'll be home free - and hopefully no more pre-treatment jaw and tooth pain. Does this help? Good luck. Greta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Hi there: You asked: > What's involved? Is it upper or lower jaw. I was told surgery was my > best option, but a second opinion told me a non-surgical approach > was available that would involve a rapid palatal expansion to expand > my upper jaw, a lower jaw splint to shift my lower jaw (which > deviates) and elastics and stuff. > > I'm terrified of surgery. For those of you who had it, how long was > your total treatment? Here's how mine treatment went - I had an open bite. I had 2 1/2 years of braces to get me ready for surgery (line up my teeth and my bite in preparation for surgery). I didn't really mind the braces they are just more of a nuisance than anything. Surgically I had my lower jaw moved back 5mm as I had an underbite. I also had a genioplasty (where they extended my chin 5mm to make up for the jaw being moved back). I had bands on after surgery for almost 3 weeks. I couldn't take them off and ate only liquid things. I'll likely have the braces on for about another 4 months and then I'll be home free - and hopefully no more pre-treatment jaw and tooth pain. Does this help? Good luck. Greta Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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