My name is Jewel, I’m 12 years old, and I have a Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMJ). When I was 2 years old I underwent surgery to correct a TMJ Ankylosis disorder. Unfortunately as I grew the TMJ disorder worsened and caused other complications including sleep apnea. I now require Orthognathic Jaw Surgery to correct and help my jaw function normally. At a recent consultation the following
was noted:
Short chin throat length
Obtuse chin throat angle
Severe over jet and over bite
Microgenia
Dental crowding
Decreased range of mouth opening secondary to bilateral gap arthroplasty done in childhood. The maxillo-facial surgeon has determined the most logical way forward for treatment is :
1. Fixed bilateral orthodontic therapy. This to prepare the dental arches and harness any residual growth potential of the mandible.
2. Bilateral TMJ replacements using custom prostheses.
3. The anticipated cost of the procedure is R525 000. These funds are beyond the reach of my single - parent family. Please consider making as generous a gift as you can, or pledging to do so, toward our R525 000 goal. Your kind support can help correct my smile and for that I will be ever grateful. Banking details:
Jewels Smile Foundation NPC
First National Bank
Business Account
Account number: 62877107485
Branch Code: 255355
Swift Code: FIRNZAJJ
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