Guest guest Posted October 20, 2005 Report Share Posted October 20, 2005 Hello, I know what a Maxillary Osteotomy is (LeFort), and have some idea of what a Mandibular Midline Osteotomy is (BSSO?), but what is a Horizontal Osteotomy? Which jaw will this be performed on? ~~~ Diane (Idaho) > > This is what i am getting done in December... its what the bill > statement said. > > ~ Maxillary Osteotomy > ~ Mandibular Midline Osteotomy > ~ Horizontal Osteotomy > > i have an overbite and gummy smile so i know thats what it is > fixing, but has any one else had these same ones? if so, let me know > how it went/ is going. Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 I had the same procedures done in June and I'm doing great now. My surgery went very well and my recovery was pretty easy. Sure there were days where I was frustrated and down in the dumps but I tried to keep as positive as possible and get back to my normal routine as soon as I could and I found that really helped speeden up the recovery process. I also took arnica tablets pre and post-surgery and had MLD (manual lymphatic massages) done pre and post-op and that really helped with keeping the bruising to a minimum as well as swelling. Now at 4 and half months post-op i've recovered almost all of my nerve sensations (just a few numb spots in my mouth and my chin but very minimal i.e. I ccan live with them for the rest of my life if I had to). I breathe a lot better, my smile looks a lot better (no more open bite or gummy smile) and I can bite into a pizza properly. Best of all I have had no headaches as a result of TMJ pain since the surgery. If you want to check out my pre and post-op pics see my album under SARA. Good luck! Sara > > This is what i am getting done in December... its what the bill > statement said. > > ~ Maxillary Osteotomy > ~ Mandibular Midline Osteotomy > ~ Horizontal Osteotomy > > i have an overbite and gummy smile so i know thats what it is > fixing, but has any one else had these same ones? if so, let me know > how it went/ is going. Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.