Posted by buckthorn on March 28, 2008 at 10:40:19:In Reply to: Re: New research out there? posted by westernjoe on March 27, 2008 at 08:35:30:
This procedure looks similar to the one where a loop of suture was put through the base of the tongue and tied to a screw in the lower jaw.
I remember reading that the suture would only last for so long before breaking.