Hi, sorry for the delay in responding back as life has been unusually hectic and I became very ill. The pediatrician said none of his needs will be covered by the insurance and that is odd I think since the mandible is part of the body And no one gave me a diagnosis of any type, although I contacted UCLA and Shriner's yet no response. I'll have to have my surgery, heal in due time and win the lottery to take care of his needs. It's going to be unbelievably difficult to get this done for him. He has his second set of braces on for 4 plus years now, which was supposed to be 1 year. The mm's are not enough yet and differing springs, expansion brackets etc... are being placed onto his lower mandible in preparation for the other surgeries and tests to take place. The only thing I need now is tons of money and my health back to get this done. I won't be online much as my surgery is around the corner and life is just plain annoying lately trying to get things done with my multiple sclerosis legs and fatigue. Hopefully 2009 will bring promise and hope and miracles to many of us that really need it.