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Hello. I have commented on here before but this is my first time creating my own post. I had my orthognathic surgery consult with Dr. Arnett in Santa Barbara back in July and thought I'd share a bit about my consult for those that are interested. I had braces as a teenager and while they ...

I don't want to hijack your thread kahootz but does anyone have an e-mail address for Dr. Arnett or Dr. Gunson? I can't find one on there site.

Hi Kahootz, I recently had a consult with Dr. Arnett and he wants to do upper/lower jaw advancements with an upper lip "VY" reconstruction; is that what Dr. Gunson means? I researched this a bit and it looks like they basically cut the ...

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It has been my experience that there are as many opinions as doctors. It's difficult to get a majority opinion, especially when you have a condyle problem. I have condylar resorption and have gotten opinions from leforte and BSSO, sliding genioplasty and joint replacements of the TMJ. Researching th...

I'm curious, Ryan...how did you narrow it down to these three doctors? I think there needs to be a good working relationship between your surgeon and the ortho, so has the ortho weighed in on the choices? I had my surgery done at Baylor (where Wolford is affiliated) over a decade ago with a surgeon ...

... and TMJ. My discs are displaced slightly. Dr. Wolford wants to do a high condylectomy with Mitek anchors, lefort 1, and BSSO. Dr. Gunson/Arnett want to only do orthognathic surgery with segmented lefort, BSSO and also cheek implants. Who do I trust? Who do I believe? Where do I go from ...

Yeah, I keep hearing about those fires in Santa Barbara. I hope they get things under control soon. It would suck if Dr. Arnett has to close up shop for a little while.

... heal? I don't know. In any case, you must be so happy that you're through the worst of it! I'm actually getting my plaster molds made to send to Arnett this week for my consult on July 14th. Wish me luck! -Dan Dan- what i meant is he actually ended up surgically moving me only 7mm instead of ...

... heal? I don't know. In any case, you must be so happy that you're through the worst of it! I'm actually getting my plaster molds made to send to Arnett this week for my consult on July 14th. Wish me luck! -Dan

... over time. The sub-pupil area is halfway (vertically) between the orbital rim and nasal base points. I have attached this diagram image from Dr. Arnett's textbook, "Facial and Dental Planning for Orthodontists and Oral Surgeons" to help illustrate where all of these points lie: http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3330/3452096358_3f01557147.jpg?v=0 ...

Hey Brendan, I've heard that Drs. Gunson and Arnett sometimes use Hydroyxapatate grafts to the cheekbones, orbital rims, subpupil, and nasal base to further enhance the results of the jaw advancements. Did you have any of that done? -Dan Yes they ...

Hey Brendan,

I've heard that Drs. Gunson and Arnett sometimes use Hydroyxapatate grafts to the cheekbones, orbital rims, subpupil, and nasal base to further enhance the results of the jaw advancements. Did you have any of that done?

-Dan

... than that, i highly recomend the VitaMix.. thing works amazing!!! Also, another note, all the Zip N Squeeze stuff i bought was pointless. Gunson/Arnett dont like us using it for various reasons. Alright. going to go drink some more and watch a movie and then hopefully get some rest. ill post ...

... to post it that is no big deal at all! As funny as it may sound, I am really looking forward to seeing my "CTP" at my consult with Dr. Arnett this summer. Anyway, congratulations again man. It may be a long recovery, but you'll get through it. I know it will be interesting for all of ...