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Over 29 views and no reply. Is condylar resoption that unheard of?

Hi, ive been struggling with my jaw pain for a very long time. Through some research ive come across "condylar resorption". Does anyone on this forum know exactly what this is and how is it usually corrected. For example could a Vertical Maxillary Excess cause a condylar resorption? And if...

I have; but i'm finding it extremely difficult in getting anywhere. I've seen two surgeons who having diagnosed me with mild midface hyposlasia think i'm not a candidate for surgery. But i've seen other medical proffessionals who specialize in another field that feel i DO need surgical intevention. ...

hi Lingualita. I seen you story link, and wish you the very best on your surgery. I'm sure your in good hands, and i'm postive it'll all be worth it in the end. Can you tell me if you suffer from from any jaw muscle pain with is directly related to the Vertical Maxillary Excess? And do you have any ...

Does anyone have any advice?

Hi all, i have come back on this forrum for some advice on maxillary surgery. I have been having several issues with regards to my jaw problems, my jaw muscles feel tight and eventually give way to fatigue living me with a open mouth posture occasionally. I believe this may be due to vertical maxill...

the thing is ive already had braces two times both times my front teeth have protuded again.

i have a apporox 7mm open bite. is this enough to have my jaw moved forward?

hi Siredred,
you mentioned airways, i too have tmj problems. my airways get blocked and i end up mouth breathing.
Just like you my problems started after having braces treatment.

Thanks for the advice Audra

And who is lynn?
It has been locked for no good reason. Its completely unfair for a thread to be locked just becasue someone doesnt agree with another opinion.
And it does matter, i belive in justice and if something isnt fair then it should go through the channels to be put right.

This thread below has now been locked. I belive it was locked due to a certain memeber of this forrum requesting the moderator to do so. http://www.archwired.com/phpbb2/viewtopic.php?t=35872 The thread has many hits and was obviously a good topic for many memebers. I would welcome all opinions as to...

Hi everyone. I have been a member of this forum for a while now and enjoyed reading everyones threads/advice. On June 23rd I finally had a bimax osteotomy and a genioplasty. The first week post op had me seriously questioning why I decided to go ahead with this torture, but as many of you had poste...

Well said!

Back to the topic. Is there anyone else who has expericanced a change after surgery?
Or is there anyone who is expectant of a change after surgery.
i.e self esteem confidence exploring other avenues.