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Skeletal openbite

 
Skeletal openbite
Added: March 20, 2008 - 8:32 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Boston, MA
Need Dentist / Specialist: No  
Provide Cost Estimate: Yes  
X-rays Available: No  
Case Summary
TMJ / Bite Problems Extractions / Oral Surgery Braces / Invisilign
Teeth: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32 
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: a month ago
Last Cleaning: nov 2007
Case Description
i've seen an oral surgeon recently and he's disagnosed me with a skeletal openbite, my front teeth do not meet , he took molds of my teeth and determined that surgery alone wouldn't correct this, that i would have to get braces before the surgery. I'm debating over this situation,.. ei; time and money.... would this be your recomendation




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Reply: Skeletal openbite
added: March 21, 2008 - 2:56 PM

Cost Estimate: $ No Estimate at this time. Additional information required.
Hello,

It sounds like you had a thorough consultation with the oral surgeon, and now need to consult with an orthodontist who can work with your oral surgeon. The more information you have about your situation the better. Keep good records of each consultation, then borrow or get copies of your records (x-rays and models) and go for second opinions. It won''''t hurt anyone''''s feelings, and is actually expected with a complicated case like yours. This is to get more information so you can assess whether you want to go through all the work it takes for the treatment, and who you want to work with. Make sure your specialists are board certified , and well known in the area, and show you the results they have achieved on patients who have had similar treatment . Find out how certain they are that they will improve your problem(s), too. They should also give you a time line of events, and the costs, which will likely be spread out over some time, since this will take awhile. Often insurance and loans can help. Good Luck!

Dr. Barbara Hauschka

   

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