/sci/ - Science & Math

>>10720158
Not all of us have the attention span of a 6 year old. Also, you medfags >>10719970 can sub-spec into stuff like aerospace? That sounds awesome.
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>>10720847
If neural interaction was only moderately difficult, a bunch of nerds would have already modeled it and be running complex simulations in order to have more cutting-edge tech spring out over night. You're going to need a deeper education into the bio world if you want a foothold. If I could go back and redo my whole education right now, this is exactly what I would be pursuing though. If you've got the time, go for it!

Two question for anyone familiar with cleft palates. I had a rather extreme case of BLCP that has been corrected throughout my life, most recent surgeries being the two-stage alveolar bone grafts and a recent rhinoplasty about five/six years ago. I still have a fistula that runs from behind my primary incisors and runs as a fissure where my left secondary incisor would be (second graft was not as successful), and had a false tooth on a retainer for aesthetics when I want it to fill the void.
First question: is some form of form-fitting retainer feasible for sealing the fistula behind my teeth that I can pop in and out when I wish to play a wind instrument or for general wear? The acrylic one I had could be bothersome after extended use, and its rigidity/surface smoothness does not seem to be very friendly to the lining of my palate.
Second question: I'm fairly certain my nasal airways are restricted due to the condition, and have a very difficult time nose-breathing. I'd say I spend +80% mouth breathing to not feel like I'm suffocating, and it is rare that I breath through more than one nostril at a time. It affects my ability to sleep fairly drastically, and I very much would like to have this addressed in some way. What general course of action should I take regarding this?