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Class ii with tmj resorption

Class ii with tmj resorption
Added: May 15, 2009 - 8:22 PM
By: Patient Email Withheld, Los Angeles, CA

Need Dentist / Specialist: Yes
Provide Cost Estimate: Yes
X-rays Available: Yes

Case Summary

TMJ / Bite Problems Dental Implants Braces / Invisilign
Teeth:
Last Full Mouth X-Ray: April 2009
Last Cleaning: March 2009

Case Description

This is a second entry I am posting regarding my TMJ problem. I'm a 28 year old female who had braces at 17yrs old with 4 premolar extraction. Since then I always suffered from retruded upper/lower jaw and was never able to close my mouth properly. Now I have about 4 mm overbite. I had a consultation with an orthodontist today, and was told that my tmj is almost resorbed due to the jaw retrusion- it's too compressed. I am not a candidate for orthognatic surgery and I do not wish to have any surgeries. So I guess my only option is orthodontic treatment. The orthodontist showed me some appliance that looked similar to Twin Block appliance. He told me that it takes about 3-4 yrs to fix my bite. He also recommended getting dental implants later on. It'll be nice if everything he suggested is possible. But I need a second opinion. I'd be glad to visit any dentist who has a better suggestion and experience in my case.

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Reply: Class ii with tmj resorption
added: May 18, 2009 - 9:06 AM

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

Dear Patient...Yes it sounds like a compicated bite due to past orthodontic treatment combined with genetics..Class II occlusion is where the lower jaw never grows all the way out to keep up with the uppper jaw. Sometimes mandibular surgery is the only answer cuz it might be the fastest. With traditional braces it could take a few years to correct. My best advice is to get another opinion (in office) from another Orhodontist and see what they say. You can really get a complete second opinion on the i-net due to the fact we need to see xrays,,bite,facial profiles etc...Good luck..

Reply: Class ii with tmj resorption
added: May 19, 2009 - 9:23 PM

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

My experience in orthodontic treatment is very limited. I would ask you to speak with the orthodontist I normally refer to for a second opinion. His name is Jeff Liu, and his phone number is (818) 886-1414. You may preview his office at the website www.northridgebraces.com. If you decide to schedule a consult, please bring all pertinent records and radiographs you have. Best of luck!

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