Re: Gap in my bite after surgery?

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Hi ,

I also have gaps where my molars are supposed to line up on on side.

My ortho is fixing this by the use of bands that I am supposed to be

wearing 24/7...they are supposed to close the gap.I was very much

aware of the gap before surgery cause I saw the study models, before

& after. Unfortunately there was no other way to align my jaws

correctly... I anticipate maybe getting new crowns after the braces

come off if my bite isn't entirely satisfactory because as it stands

now, I have real trouble chewing due to the gap... On the othe side

my molars are lined up pretty well but I don't think they connect

quite as tightly as they should so I'm will to get new crowns there

as well if needed (my two dental insurance policies co-pay to 100%).

Keep us posted.

(surgery was June 26, 02)

> I had upper moved forward and expanded 2 weeks ago. The wires came

> off one week later. I now have a gap in my bite more in my left

> molar area. Is this common and how does the fix work?

> thanks in advance.

> Robc