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  2. Temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    Sometimes TMD pain can radiate or be referred from its cause (i.e. the TMJ or the muscles of mastication) and be felt as headaches, earache or toothache. [12] Due to the proximity of the ear to the temporomandibular joint, TMJ pain can often be confused with ear pain. [23]

  3. Osteomyelitis of the jaws - Wikipedia

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    These are the same as the common causative organisms in odotonogenic infections. However, when OM in the jaws follows trauma, is the likely cause is still staphylococcal (usually Staphylococcus epidermidis). [3] Other risk factors can be any familial hypercoagulation tendency, including for example, Factor V (Five) Leiden heterozygosity.

  4. Osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    Since many individuals have low-grade infections of the teeth and gums, this probably is one of the major mechanisms by which the marrow blood flow problem can worsen; any local infection / inflammation will cause increased pressures and clotting in the area involved. No other bones have this mechanism as a major risk factor for osteonecrosis.

  5. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    As explained by Arlene Asante, DMD, dentist and owner of First Class Smiles Bethesda, gingivitis is, "a common and mild form of gum disease that causes irritation, redness, and swelling of the ...

  6. Gum disease: causes, risks, prevention and when to see your ...

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    Working to improve your gum health and prevent gum disease can actually improve your overall health, ...

  7. Dental emergency - Wikipedia

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    It can occur throughout the body (generalized), or a specific part or organ can be affected (localized). A swelling may arise intra-orally or externally around the face, jaws and neck and can be caused by trauma (hematoma, swelling due to fracture, TMJ dislocation), infection or inflammation. Swelling can occur in the gums, palate, lips, buccal ...

  8. Pericoronitis - Wikipedia

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    Pericoronitis is inflammation of the soft tissues surrounding the crown of a partially erupted tooth, [1] including the gingiva (gums) and the dental follicle. [2] The soft tissue covering a partially erupted tooth is known as an operculum, an area which can be difficult to access with normal oral hygiene methods.

  9. Cemento-osseous dysplasia - Wikipedia

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    Periapical COD occurs most commonly in the mandibular anterior teeth while focal COD appears predominantly in the mandibular posterior teeth. Florid COD is an extensive variant of periapical COD where lesions occur in multiple quadrants which can encompass the maxilla and mandible, and infrequently can cause jawbone deformity. [1]

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