Re: question about millimeters

May 9, 2005

Lara

In all of my visits pre surgery, I was told that I would have to have

my lower jaw advanced 4 to 5 mm. When I met with my doctor the day

after my surgery, he explained to me that he only advanced it 3mm. I

guess everything looks different on paper, and once he got in there

and started working on it, it only need to be advanced 3mm. It was

also move over to the left 2mm.

I can only suggest that if you are not comfortable with the

information that this surgeon is not giving you enough information,

then ask more questions. If you are still uncomfortable with the

information you are given, then find another surgeon, and get a second

opinion. You definitely don't want to have this surgery unless it is

necessary.

> I've tried looking in the message search for an answer, it did me no

> good... Anyway, I'm supposed to have surgery in a month or two for an

> open bite. What I'm wondering is if anyone has heard of surgery for

> changing a bite by 3 mm. 3 millimeters seems so negligible as to not

> warrant any surgery. My upper jaw is supposed to be moved 3 mm

> forward and slightly upward (up so I don't end up with a gummy

smile).

> My os has just mentioned some pretty major things regarding my

> surgery (besides the number of millimeters) as sidenotes. Which,

are

> causing me to question my decision. I feel a bit deceived to be

> honest... I'd like to know what the least number of millimeters of

> movement via surgery any of you have heard of is.

> Thanks, Lara

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