Hi I'm in the same boat as you , had my surgery on 16th June 22 i think i mentioned that on another video of yours keep us posted about removal of plates because i need to make this decision in next few month
I had my first two jaw surgeries in 1991. Around 2010 I had surgery to remove some screws and plates that had moved and were hurting me whenever I smiled. They were the ones in the maxilla behind the nose. The surgeon tried to remove everything but he said he could only take out the one screw that was poking me because the rest was embedded in the bone and would cause a fracture to take it out. I just had my third surgery in April and this time the surgeon had to remove everything in maxilla first before he put in new plates and screws. He was not able to remove the screws in the mandible because they are really hard to access after such a long period. I ended up having vertical ramus osteotomy for my lower jaw surgery so the screws from the old saggital split were not in the way. Thankfully I don't really have any allergies and the titanium plates never bother me unless they move :)
Your physical therapist definitely sounds like she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to jaw/TMJ issues. Would you feel comfortable sharing your PT’s name and info? I’d love to work with one like her.
@@rachelanne2684 things are pretty good in terms of function and reduced head/neck pain etc.! There is still likely a little bit of orthodontic work I'd like to do to tweak my bite, but giving everything some time to settle before deciding on any further treatment :)
Please specify a little here where you will do this analysis that you said about removing plates ? in which laboratory? because i want to know for myself.
@@besapeposhi3864 I am doing MELISA testing: melisa.org/ I believe you have to have a physician order the test for you, but from what I understand, this test is the most accurate to identify sensitivities or allergies to metal implants!
@@besapeposhi3864 Ha, me either! I'd of course prefer *not* to have more surgery, but will also be willing to do it if it seems like the best option :)
Such a great video, thank you Megan!
Thank you for watching!
Hi I'm in the same boat as you , had my surgery on 16th June 22 i think i mentioned that on another video of yours keep us posted about removal of plates because i need to make this decision in next few month
Yes, will definitely keep you posted as soon as I get test results!
I had my first two jaw surgeries in 1991. Around 2010 I had surgery to remove some screws and plates that had moved and were hurting me whenever I smiled. They were the ones in the maxilla behind the nose. The surgeon tried to remove everything but he said he could only take out the one screw that was poking me because the rest was embedded in the bone and would cause a fracture to take it out. I just had my third surgery in April and this time the surgeon had to remove everything in maxilla first before he put in new plates and screws. He was not able to remove the screws in the mandible because they are really hard to access after such a long period. I ended up having vertical ramus osteotomy for my lower jaw surgery so the screws from the old saggital split were not in the way. Thankfully I don't really have any allergies and the titanium plates never bother me unless they move :)
Oh wow, you've been through a lot!! I'm glad it has all worked out in the end and you're not having issues anymore :)
After 3 sergury your jaw you feeling any numbness in lip chin cheek please reply
Your physical therapist definitely sounds like she knows what she’s talking about when it comes to jaw/TMJ issues. Would you feel comfortable sharing your PT’s name and info? I’d love to work with one like her.
For sure! I saw Amy at Midwest Myofunctional Specialists - she was great! www.midwestmyofunctional.com/
@@meganschall : Thank you so much! How are you doing now in regards to your jaw/TMJ symptoms?
@@rachelanne2684 things are pretty good in terms of function and reduced head/neck pain etc.! There is still likely a little bit of orthodontic work I'd like to do to tweak my bite, but giving everything some time to settle before deciding on any further treatment :)
Do you have stiffness or tightness related issues?
I do not have any stiffness/tightness issues!
What did u recommend your Dr about removing the plates?
Please specify a little here where you will do this analysis that you said about removing plates ? in which laboratory? because i want to know for myself.
@@besapeposhi3864 I am doing MELISA testing: melisa.org/
I believe you have to have a physician order the test for you, but from what I understand, this test is the most accurate to identify sensitivities or allergies to metal implants!
Ok thank u, to be honest I don't like at all to do another surgery 🙃.
@@besapeposhi3864 Ha, me either! I'd of course prefer *not* to have more surgery, but will also be willing to do it if it seems like the best option :)