Experiences with dr. Albino Triaca?

[sharkie007]

Hello,

I have been trying to find a surgeon to restore my jaw, that Douglas Sinn shortened without my permission. I talked to dr. Triaca, who said that he would do the surgery, applying his osteotomy method. I really wanted the osteotomy before but no surgeons wanted to perform it on me, because they said it was risky. They said that I could lose my bone due to an infection, so I gave up on this method.  Now dr. Triaca is saying, that there is no danger like that and he has performed over 900 cases and he knows, what he is doing. I really do not know what to think. Do you have any knowledge of dr. Triaca's work guys? Do you think this osteotomy method is safe? Have you heard anyone losing bone in this process?
Thanks for the responses.

[Tomasjohn]

We (or just me?) don't know what method you mean.

Osteotomy = surgical cutting of bone.

[sharkie007]

We (or just me?) don't know what method you mean.

Osteotomy = surgical cutting of bone.

yes. HE said that he does the Wing technology and I should look it up on the Internet. The method I found so far is, that he cuts the bone and pull the segments apart.

[Tomasjohn]

In this case:

Hello,
They said that I could lose my bone due to an infection, so I gave up on this method. 

This is quite a specific risk.. certainly not the No.1 risk in my opinion. With this surgery you have to navigate a nerve and usually also take bone graft from the hip, elbow or rip.
Did they have a reason for this statement .. ?
- Maybe there is not enough space to cut through the bone without injuring the nerve?
- Maybe they believe that whatever material they use instead of your own bone graft is prone to infection (if they dont use your own bone)?
... so the risk really depends on the specific case and approach of the surgeon.

like that and he has performed over 900 cases

He did it since day one because he is the inventor of this method. So this statement could be true.

Do you think this osteotomy method is safe? Have you heard anyone losing bone in this process?

I don't know about loosing bone - why were they so concerned about this one?

Generally:
Relatively safe or relatively unsafe. Depends on what you compare it to.
Comparsion:
Jaw-Surgery > Chin-Wing > Genioplasty


Spontaneously the following comes to my mind why bone loss occurs:
- infection
- foreign body (mechanical impact)
- absence of stimulation/pressure (new bones cells are not generated anymore)
- Aging 

[sharkie007]

Thank you for the input. All (3) surgeons said, that if there is an infection, I could lose my own bone, that is why I finally gave up on this method. So it is true, right?
With the nerve that runs in the jaw .... I think it is predictible as he sees on the cbct where it is and can count out where to cut exactly, without hurting it. I am however afraid that if I get an infection (which is not predictible), instead getting a bigger bone, I will end up losing even what I have. What do you think?

[mediumdrinkofwater]

Thank you for the input. All (3) surgeons said, that if there is an infection, I could lose my own bone, that is why I finally gave up on this method. So it is true, right?
With the nerve that runs in the jaw .... I think it is predictible as he sees on the cbct where it is and can count out where to cut exactly, without hurting it. I am however afraid that if I get an infection (which is not predictible), instead getting a bigger bone, I will end up losing even what I have. What do you think?

get a seconod and third opinion from an established maxillofacial surgeon

[kavan]

In this case:

This is quite a specific risk.. certainly not the No.1 risk in my opinion. With this surgery you have to navigate a nerve and usually also take bone graft from the hip, elbow or rip.
Did they have a reason for this statement .. ?
- Maybe there is not enough space to cut through the bone without injuring the nerve?
- Maybe they believe that whatever material they use instead of your own bone graft is prone to infection (if they dont use your own bone)?
... so the risk really depends on the specific case and approach of the surgeon.

He did it since day one because he is the inventor of this method. So this statement could be true.

I don't know about loosing bone - why were they so concerned about this one?

Generally:
Relatively safe or relatively unsafe. Depends on what you compare it to.
Comparsion:
Jaw-Surgery > Chin-Wing > Genioplasty


Spontaneously the following comes to my mind why bone loss occurs:
- infection
- foreign body (mechanical impact)
- absence of stimulation/pressure (new bones cells are not generated anymore)
- Aging 

Excellent logical 'if this then that' questioning process along with mention of possible reasons bone loss could occur.

[kavan]

Thank you for the input. All (3) surgeons said, that if there is an infection, I could lose my own bone, that is why I finally gave up on this method. So it is true, right?
With the nerve that runs in the jaw .... I think it is predictible as he sees on the cbct where it is and can count out where to cut exactly, without hurting it. I am however afraid that if I get an infection (which is not predicable), instead getting a bigger bone, I will end up losing even what I have. What do you think?

A chin wing procedure involves cutting through the lower border of mandible below the nerve. It can also include prying apart the segment/s. When the procedure is aimed to elongate the (cut) lower border of mandible that separates it from the rest of the mandible,  a BONE GRAFT in between the separated areas is needed. For the bone grafts to 'take' as to 'cement the pieces together, healing is needed. If infection happens, no healing can result in the cut areas not sticking together and then the bone can be lost.

Of course, no one here can predict whether or not this will happen or whether or not your particular case presents a higher risk than do other cases. If Triaca wants to assure you that you don't/won't have that particular risk with him, then ask him to show you the legal risk disclosure form you would need to sign to have surgery and ask him to cross the part out that mentions that particular risk.