The Orthodontic & Bone Grafting Years Photo Gallery by Stella King at pbase.com

The Orthodontic & Bone Grafting Years

The growth and development of my teeth began immediately after child birth. Since each patient is unique, the necessity of the following procedures will depend on discussions among the craniofacial team, patient and family. For any rectification of defects, Pedodontist and Orthodontist, whom are specialists, are involved. Orthodontist treatments are needed after permanent molars erupt (age 6-8 years) and an orthodontic expansion is performed. A bone graft from the hip to the space in the alveolar ridge (gum line) is then placed. The treatment with braces may start at about seven years. As a final stage, correction of nasal deviation with a septorhinoplasty is performed.

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Hard Palate The "alveolus" is the bony part of the gumline, the placement of bone to this area is referred to as "alveolar cleft bone grafting" (ACBG).	I find out this week for my next surgrey date.......	My Craniofacial Team I'm here this morning for my yearly check-up with my Craniofacial Team. When you have a team meeting like this be prepared for at least a two hour process.	Joan Rubin RN "AKA "The Saint" First thing is the weight check....hmm..should eat some more rice.....
Height/Weight "Now Stella stop standing on your tippy toes"	Brain Measurement They also measure the cranial.....	Dr. Binpin Patel MD, & Intern Christopher Dr. Patel....he the big cheese or director of the Craniofacial Center...Chris is an intern in training..for the next generation of fine doctors..I'll be there soon too...	Fran Weinstein, MS CCC-SLP Speech/Language Pathologists Msssssssssssss....Weinstein....say "Spider"...."Ssssssssssssssssnake".... BUSTED..looks like I need to take some extra ssssssssssspeech classes in the first grade....
Dr.Jay Horowitz, Ear, Nose,Throat Well here is some good news, Ear fine,Nose fine,Throat fine. Done with him for now...hurray!!	Helene M. Knee, MSW, LCSW Helene helps with my personal needs, family issues, schooling, emotional needs, good to have when you need a shoulder to cry on sometimes.	Dr. Kevin Nini, Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Nini...lets just say he is the special doctor! He gave me my smile back!	Open Lets See Here.... Well.."looks like we will wait a while on the bone grafting for now"...

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