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Maxillofacial Surgery

Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery is a surgical specialty which involves the diagnosis, surgery and adjunctive treatment of diseases, injuries and defects involving both the functional and aesthetic aspects of the hard and soft tissues of the face and the oral cavity.

More simply put, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon is the orthopedic and the plastic surgeon of the facial region. He or she is an individual who addresses problems ranging from the removal of impacted teeth, replacement of teeth with dental implants, repair of facial trauma, corrective jaw surgery, diagnose and treatment of face and jaw pathology to facial cosmetic surgery including cleft lip and palate.

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Understanding Common Jaw Disorders and Their Treatments
December 20, 2024

Jaw disorders can have a profound impact on daily life, influencing basic processes like eating, speaking, and sleeping. Common causes are injury, arthritis, teeth grinding, or misalignment. If jaw pain treatment is not taken in time it can worsen the problem, bringing discomfort, impairing the functionality and can also lead to other complications, which can lead to a huge concern over the quality of life of the individual. 

Common Jaw Disorders

  • Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD): Symptoms include jaw pain, clicking and difficulty chewing.
  • Bruxism: The grinding of teeth that causes jaw tension and tooth damage.
  • Malocclusion: This is misaligned teeth that place undue stress on your jaw and wear on your teeth.

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