Movement of segments 5 wks post??

[Guest guest]

Howdy all, 5 weeks out from BSSO/ Leforte two-piece and am

experiencing some movement of the upper segments. I noticed

it when one of the teeth nearest the osteotomy moved, like a

kid's loose tooth. Then when biting down I could feel the initial

contact, and further movement beyond that made me check the

mirror again. My teeth all the way back to the molars move up

when pressed. Not just single teeth movement but the whole

segment is moving, I can see the other teeth go up as well when

I press on one. Not pressing very hard at all. Should this be

happening? Do I need to put a call in to my doc or am I just

being paranoid?

Thanks all,

[Guest guest]

Hi Kirstin,

I had exactly what you are describing after my surgery. I noticed

that type of movement 6-8 weeks post-op. I had just started seeing

ortho again. When I discussed it with my surgeon, he had me stop

wearing all the rubberbands to decrease the pull and pressure they

created on my upper jaw- especially when eating and talking. I was

told to Try to not clench my teeth together and instructed to not

press on them together or with my hands. I was instructed to -as much

as possible- leave them alone! I was put back on a soft diet and had

to stop " biting " into things like a cookie or pizza. My surgeon said

my upper jaw was very very fragile and the connection between the

bones was still fibrous at that point allowing some of the movement I

was observing. He said my jaw needed some extra time to solidify, so

the more I could prevent the upper jaw from that extra movement the

better and sooner it would be able to heal solidly.

I would definitely call and see your surgeon to discuss it with him.

He knows best- what his work was and the situation with your

particular mouth and case was. In the meantime, you could make a

point of eating soft food and stop pressing on the teeth until you

can see him and show him. One of my problems that inhibited faster

healing is that I am a clencher/grinder. I started back clenching and

grinding two weeks post op which was very painful but I couldn't help

it. That continual and repeated pressure on my upper jaw prevented

the jaw healing solidly sooner because I kept moving it

inadvertently. My surgeon also said that his experience has shown

that people with very fair complexions (Like myself) tend to be more

delicate skeletally- thinner bones I guess. I am a rabid milk drinker

and have never accidentally broken any bones... but regardless they

were thinner.

I urge you to have your surgeon check your mouth and bite to make

sure that it is still on target. My surgeon explained to me that with

my specific plates and screws (resorbable), it is possible to have

that movement because they have some flexibility...I guess metal

plates can get bent and then hold your jaw to heal in the wrong

position. Your surgeon can also check the lower lip and gums to see

what is happening with that. Please let him know what is going on

with your healing!

Anyway, I will be 6 months post-op Sept. 9th. My upper jaw eventually

did heal in its own time. I was told that by this point, if it wasn't

healed, I would possibly need a second surgery to graft bone from my

hip. (Hearing that certainly didn't help decrease my stress grinding

and clenching at night!)Fortunately it finally cooperated. I've just

had a huge delay in post-op ortho work. Oh well!

Good luck and let me know how it goes for you!

Katja

> Howdy all, 5 weeks out from BSSO/ Leforte two-piece and am

> experiencing some movement of the upper segments. I noticed

> it when one of the teeth nearest the osteotomy moved, like a

> kid's loose tooth. Then when biting down I could feel the initial

> contact, and further movement beyond that made me check the

> mirror again. My teeth all the way back to the molars move up

> when pressed. Not just single teeth movement but the whole

> segment is moving, I can see the other teeth go up as well when

> I press on one. Not pressing very hard at all. Should this be

> happening? Do I need to put a call in to my doc or am I just

> being paranoid?

> Thanks all,

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you very much for your reply, Katja. I am glad your jaw

healed up correctly. I'm off to call my surgeon. Thanks so much

for passing along your experience!

> > Howdy all, 5 weeks out from BSSO/ Leforte two-piece and

am

> > experiencing some movement of the upper segments. I

noticed

> > it when one of the teeth nearest the osteotomy moved, like a

> > kid's loose tooth. Then when biting down I could feel the

initial

> > contact, and further movement beyond that made me check

the

> > mirror again. My teeth all the way back to the molars move

up

> > when pressed. Not just single teeth movement but the

whole

> > segment is moving, I can see the other teeth go up as well

when

> > I press on one. Not pressing very hard at all. Should this be

> > happening? Do I need to put a call in to my doc or am I just

> > being paranoid?

> > Thanks all,

> >

[Guest guest]

Hi , Go see your doctor NOW A.S.A.P.!! Call them on the way to the

office. they need to get an X-ray you should not have that much movement 5 weeks

out GO TO YOUR SURGEON NOW! DO NOT CHEW UNTIL YOU SEE THEM! Best luck,

flowersinthedirt wrote:

Howdy all, 5 weeks out from BSSO/ Leforte two-piece and am

experiencing some movement of the upper segments. I noticed

it when one of the teeth nearest the osteotomy moved, like a

kid's loose tooth. Then when biting down I could feel the initial

contact, and further movement beyond that made me check the

mirror again. My teeth all the way back to the molars move up

when pressed. Not just single teeth movement but the whole

segment is moving, I can see the other teeth go up as well when

I press on one. Not pressing very hard at all. Should this be

happening? Do I need to put a call in to my doc or am I just

being paranoid?

Thanks all,

[Guest guest]

Hi there, I called my doc and although he wants to keep an eye

on it he doesn't seem to be worried. He is trying to equalize my

bite with heavy bands and wanted me to keep them on until next

week when I can see him. He said a little " flex " is alright at this

point in the game, it is still too early for the bones to have

solidified. I have been on a no-chew diet since the surgery, but I

am a clenching/grinding champion at night, and will do what I

can to cool it down. I will take everyone's words and advice to

heart and keep an eye on the movements. Thanks again,

> Howdy all, 5 weeks out from BSSO/ Leforte two-piece and am

> experiencing some movement of the upper segments. I

noticed

> it when one of the teeth nearest the osteotomy moved, like a

> kid's loose tooth. Then when biting down I could feel the initial

> contact, and further movement beyond that made me check the

> mirror again. My teeth all the way back to the molars move up

> when pressed. Not just single teeth movement but the whole

> segment is moving, I can see the other teeth go up as well

when

> I press on one. Not pressing very hard at all. Should this be

> happening? Do I need to put a call in to my doc or am I just

> being paranoid?

> Thanks all,

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I'm glad your doctor isn't alarmed. Sounds like your situation is

very similar to mine -esp when you mentioned that you also are a

professional clencher and grinder I'm sure the surgeon will mirror

the same opinion when he sees you next week. Take care,

Katja

> > Howdy all, 5 weeks out from BSSO/ Leforte two-piece and am

> > experiencing some movement of the upper segments. I

> noticed

> > it when one of the teeth nearest the osteotomy moved, like a

> > kid's loose tooth. Then when biting down I could feel the

initial

> > contact, and further movement beyond that made me check the

> > mirror again. My teeth all the way back to the molars move up

> > when pressed. Not just single teeth movement but the whole

> > segment is moving, I can see the other teeth go up as well

> when

> > I press on one. Not pressing very hard at all. Should this be

> > happening? Do I need to put a call in to my doc or am I just

> > being paranoid?

> > Thanks all,

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