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I'm not sure if your question is primarily health or insurance related, but if it is an option for you I'd suggest seeing an oral surgeon who does a large number of jaw surgeries and is well versed in these issues. Physicians vary greatly in their knowledge base about these type of surgeries. Oral s...

I have heard of this happening with upper expansion and moving the uppers forward but not the lowers. Maybe other posters can step in to answer this.

Wondering if anyone can share their experiences and/or input about this type of appliance.

Wondering if anyone has had this type of appliance recommended. Not really sure what it is.

I am curious about the 3.7 mm impaction of the upper jaw. It does seem small for 10 mm lip incompetence. Not having the joint issues is great, many patients that need surgery do.

Chicago29,
So you have BOTH the permanant and removeable retainers upper and lower?

Do you feel using the permanant retainers, versus the removable, have been of help in this?

an ICAT can give a 3 dimensional view of the bone. I don't know how far after surgery they can tell if there is healing or not. I'd look for a second opinion especially if the surgeon says he has never seen it before and you are concerned. Good luck hope it all resolves quickly.

warm moist compresses. Also once you are ready and your surgeon says it is OK, gentle massage and facial muscles exercises can be very helpful.

I'd advise you ask for some imaging to check this out -

I'm not familiar with the difference between a mini-implant and a regular one.

Vitamin B-12 is very beneficial for nerve regeneration.

There is a procedure called a buccal lipectomy that can correct "chubby cheeks". It is cosmetic and usually done by plastic surgeons. They remove some of the fat through an incision inside the mouth. This will give your cheekbones more definition.

Have not come across anyone who specializes in this in any location. Can only wonder why. Would be curious to know if there is anyone out there.

There are many postings on this site from patients in CA who have been successful in getting their surgeries covered. CA has some good consumer protection laws which make it difficult for companies to specifically exclude this type of coverage. Of course, it has to be "medically necessary"...