Re: 18 mos update/jaw implant

[Guest guest]

I'm not sure if all nerves work the same way, but I have had a

similar experience from a prior surgery. I had a large

mole/birthmark removed from my tricep area -- the surgeon cut a

football-shaped wedge of skin off and then stitched it up. That was

10 years ago and I have fairly normal sensations there now, but it

took probably 5 years for the tingling (only when I touched it) to

stop. Since the back of your arm is not an area that you touch much

(unless you're scratching), it hasn't really been an issue with me.

But the way it has felt was exactly as you described...that distant,

tingling feeling. Actually, touching it now to refresh my memory on

how it feels, light pressure feels " normal " , but if I push on it a

little harder, I still get a tingle.

Reading what you said actually makes me feel better about the

possible results of the surgery. I can definitely live with the

nerve changes if it's going to be like my arm. It'll be weird I'm

sure, because although I'm " used to " the way my arm feels now, it

doesn't feel like my other arm, but that's something I'm sure I'll

get used to over time and not even notice.

Thanks for the update on your recovery!

[Guest guest]

Hi Carol,

I think we have " spoke " about this before. I told you about the

custom implant made of a coral product (I always forget the name,I

would have to look it up). Anyways, I am now 18 months post and

finally (almost) done with my braces, so the OS says in another

couple of months we will do the implant. I haven't looked at any of

the " off the rack " implants yet, but I don't think they would work

for what I need. I will post when I get it done. Let me know what

you decide.

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>

> Hello All,

>

> For any interested here is a quick update. I had upper/lower done

> back in Aug '03 to correct under/cross bite. I had many of the

same

> post surgery symptoms the most memorable ones being swelling/oily

> skin and severe burning sensation in lips/chin. To all those going

> through this...it all does get better....but it really did take a

> year to really be " healed " . I do have lingering altered sensation

> in lower lip/chin which I am " used " to by now but still hope to

> improve over time. I love my teeth/bite and do not regret decision

> to do it.

>

> Now, question.....as result of rotating my lower jaw, one side is

> more predominate than other. I have discussed having implant done

> with oral surgeon to " even " things out. He said I have two

> options...I could by an implant " off the rack " or have one custom

> made if I wanted both sides to be exactly symmetrical (which nobody

> is anyways). Cost difference is around $2,000. I read in previous

> email someone else was considering/going through this also. Can

you

> give me any other info? If you have already done this can you give

> me a run down on your experience and results?

>

> Thanks,

>

> Carol

>

> P.S. Oh, FYI, I had my surgery done in UNC and doctor was

> Blakey...do recommend.