This is the one dental college in the state and when I contacted the lead oral surgeon at the Mayo Clinic he said their plan sounds correct and that they are an excellent resource. Osteoblastoma of the jaw are very, very rare -- very few cases of osteoblastomas occurring in the jaws have been reported in the literature. Thus 1 - 3 cases a year is actually a HIGH number for any facility (as strange as that may sound).

I guess I was hoping to find out more about what might be done surgically and how long he might be hospitalized. Apparently there is a new procedure called "jaw in a day" surgery (which I actually found out about HERE). They even put in temporary implants! I doubt that is being done for my son -- but the fact that he hasn't had radiation or chemo should mean easier healing...

Thank you for your support -- I feel a bit guilty for writing since he doesn't have cancer, but really need support (emotional) and do feel that you've given me that.