Guest guest Posted August 10, 2005 Report Share Posted August 10, 2005 Hey everyone! I just found out today that i have to have orthognathic surgery. My upper palette is too narrow. We tried to widen it with a palette expander, but to no avail. So, now I am in the process of scheduling the surgery. I was wondering if anyone has gone through this particular surgery... I have no idea what to expect. How long is the recovery time? Will I look different? etc etc I orininally went to an orthodontist to get invisalign braces, and foudn out that I had to have all of this other stuff done first. So, basically, I do not really want to look different, and I am really scared that I will. I am also a graduate student and am really worried about missing alot of time from school for recovery. If anyone has done this before and can help it would be much appreciated. Also - I am not even sure of the name of my particular surgery to try to get info off the web - so if you know that or any good websites that would be great too. Searches including such key words as " palette; expansion; oral surgery; narrow palette; " have come up with nothing. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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