Setback osteotomy

Dixie Chick

Hi all,

Im due to get the above procedure done in july, very excited about this to get my bite corrected. I have spoken to my ortho about it and all that and read internet stuff but sure its gobbledegook to me, does anyone here have it it laymans terms what they do, how painful it is afterwards (can drugs get rid of the pain) and what kind of time is needed for recovery (how long before i can go running again).

Any info greatly aprecaited

vishal

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w9sJArgbXpU&feature=related

if you're up to it you can search for bilateral sagital split on youtube and watch some real surgeries but i don't recommend it

you should ask your surgeon those questions.

Big_G

Please use the one account to post here as it will just confuse people. Thanks.

day dreamer

Hi there

I wouldnt get too hung up on the technicalities of the surgery. Basically you will have the position of your jaws reset to fit the teeth together correctly and improve your facial profile. Talk with the surgeon and orthodontist if you are uncertain

Afterwards you will be sore and swollen and bruised. The main risk is damage to the nerve in your lower lip, the research varies but approximately 10% will have a numb or tingling lip after the lower jaw surgery. They will release you from hospital 3-4 days afterwards usually but his can be shorter depening on recovery. You will be on soft and liquid foods for 2-3 weeks and wont be up to do much in work or college for 3 weeks or so

Have plenty of DVD's and suitable food ready. You will need someone to look after you for the first while and in particular mind children. It will be hard going for the first few weeks, i think you wont be running for a couple of months and definitely no contact sports for 6 months at least

Dixie Chick

Thanks so much for the replies al appreciated