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Well I finally made it to the other side. I'm five days post op after a 8mm bsso advancement and a 5mm genio. I couldn't be happier with the minimal amount of pain and discomfort. The first day post op in the hospital was kind of bad with a fair amount of pain and swelling but the next day was one h...

I'm scheduled for surgery in about three weeks. BSSO and genio. I was planning on ordering some of the zip and squeeze bags as some have said they are very helpful post op for getting a fair amount of pureed food down. However, I remember reading something awhile ago on this Board about trouble with...

A genio and a chin implant? My understanding is a genio when done correctly is the preferred solution to a "weak chin" and done instead of a chin implant. Most individuals may opt for a chin implant if no other orthognathic surgery is necessary as it is an easy quick procedure that can be ...

Costa Rica for a major surgery? Boy I would seriously re-think that decision if I were you. How long are you going to stay down there for your post-op follow up care with your OS? What if there is some sort of unforeseen complication? Very scary.

I'm 53y.o. scheduled to have an advancement BSSO. My OS quoted me a permanent numbness rate of something like 10%. He also said something like 15% if a genioplasty is added. I would definitely go to the more skilled and experienced surgeon even if you have to pay everything in cash or a significant ...

Just got off the phone with OS office concerning scheduling date for surgery and insurance coverage. The OS assistant mentioned something about a splint or stint or stent that will be on the occlusial surface of my lower arch for four weeks after the BSSO. In addition she mentioned something about r...

I'm scheduled for lower BSSO in about 9months. One thing I have not discussed with the OS because it is kind of trivial but nevertheless I am somewhat concerned about is this sleeping on the back business. For how long is this typically required, and does anyone have any suggestions as to how to mos...

Previously someone posted on this web site something to the extent that power chains lose their elasticity within a rather short period of time and no longer apply the force necessary to close gaps. This individual stated that they went in frequently perhaps every two weeks to have their power chain...

I'm kind of new to this whole game. Have been in braces about four months now. My question is do they ever put brackets on the second molars? I obviously don't currently have any on. I noticed that most of the pictures on this website don't have brackets or wires on the second molars. Is this the ca...

Had four extractions this morning. Upper bilateral second bicuspids and lower bilateral first bicuspids. Now with some really noticeable gaping holes on the lowers. Sure as heck hope I did the right thing. Obviously no going back now! I have had upper ceramic braces on for three months with some sig...

Thanks everyone for all the feedback and information. This issue about the number of surgeries is somewhat concerning. I'm in a metropolitan area of approximately one million. I have no idea how many BSSOs are done per day or per month in a metro area this large, but I wouldn't think it is a large n...

Thanks for your response. I also am somewhat confused about the extraction isssue and this is one of the main reasons I posted. I believe the plan is to leave the upper incisors where they are and to move the upper molars forward. The lower incisors move backward prior to surgery some 5mm to allow a...

Thanks for your response. I also am somewhat confused about the extraction isssue and this is one of the main reasons I posted. I believe the plan is to leave the upper incisors where they are and to move the upper molars forward. The lower incisors move backward prior to surgery some 5mm to allow a...

Greetings everyone, here is my story and I would appreciate any insight or advice. 50yo male with 3-5mm overjet / bite and moderate crowding who has never been braced before. Saw an orthodontist twenty years ago but never did anything. Couple of guys in their forties got braced at work and I thought...