How to Choose the Right Jaw Surgeon: Consultation Process and Scheduling (Step 2)

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00:01:05 Jaw surgery planning process and timeline (consultation, orthodontics, pre-op appointment)
00:02:20 Choose an orthodontist
00:03:50 Pre-op appointment
00:04:33 Rank your surgeons and then schedule consultations in the right order

[@SajidKhan-kt6rz]

Look for surgeon who does custom jaw surgery using custom 3D printed plates. One of them is David Alfi out of Houston

[@allsleepashley]

When selecting a jaw surgeon, several factors outweigh the importance of using custom plates. This is only one detail to consider.

[@lukenow432]

Doc, do you think that a posterior downgraft of 7mm (with 0mm anterior movement) lengthens the nasal passage and improves the nasal breathing?

[@davidnoble1477]

Should I have an x-ray and/or CBCT before visiting surgeons to allow them to make a more informed decision on treatment options? Thanks.

[@allsleepashley]

All jaw surgeons that I'm familiar with will take their own imaging when you are there for the consultation.
If you already have imaging from previous surgeons or orthodontists, I recommend sending this to the surgeon's office before your consultation. They may be okay with using the imaging done by another provider. This is great because it can decrease your radiation exposure. Some may want to retake the imaging because you're not positioned in a way that they find ideal for their planning style.

[@davidnoble1477]

@@allsleepashley Thanks for the response - yes the idea is to reduce the cost/radiaiton of repeated imaging if possible!

[@Smile-rd5fn]

Does ct or cbct show palate size

[@allsleepashley]

There a several different imaging options that can show the size of the palate. This is case-dependent and dependent on why the imaging is being done. Are you asking about the best way to measure the palate width?

[@Liam-yr4uf]

Have you had jaw surgery?