Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. Thanks a lot for any comments. ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 Hey Kirstin, I just had surgery for an open bite, no bone grafts or anything like that. I had lots of headaches before surgery, but like Cammie said, I can say that I have none post op! Most of the muscle tension in my face and head are gone, I feel more " balanced " . My biggest gripe would have to be the swelling. I'm 3 and 1/2 weeks post op and my mouth and cheeks are still puffy and sore. As for the rest, definitely worth it to correct an open bite. Alix > There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver > bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? > I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my > surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. > > Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? > I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur > more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. > Thanks a lot for any comments. > > ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 Hey Kirstin, I just had surgery for an open bite, no bone grafts or anything like that. I had lots of headaches before surgery, but like Cammie said, I can say that I have none post op! Most of the muscle tension in my face and head are gone, I feel more " balanced " . My biggest gripe would have to be the swelling. I'm 3 and 1/2 weeks post op and my mouth and cheeks are still puffy and sore. As for the rest, definitely worth it to correct an open bite. Alix > There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver > bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? > I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my > surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. > > Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? > I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur > more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. > Thanks a lot for any comments. > > ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2004 Report Share Posted January 10, 2004 Hey Kirstin, I just had surgery for an open bite, no bone grafts or anything like that. I had lots of headaches before surgery, but like Cammie said, I can say that I have none post op! Most of the muscle tension in my face and head are gone, I feel more " balanced " . My biggest gripe would have to be the swelling. I'm 3 and 1/2 weeks post op and my mouth and cheeks are still puffy and sore. As for the rest, definitely worth it to correct an open bite. Alix > There's been a lot of talk about bone grafts (using hip bone, cadaver > bone, etc) lately. Does everyone need a bone graft during surgery? > I'll be getting surgery done for an open bite but I don't remember my > surgeon mentioning anything about a bone graft. > > Also, are headaches a frequent problem during recovery from surgery? > I've heard that even long after a person's surgery, headaches occur > more often and are more severe than they were before surgery was done. > Thanks a lot for any comments. > > ~Kirstin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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