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  2. Mandibular setback surgery - Wikipedia

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    A clamp is used to hold the layers in a fixed position for mandibular osteotomy to be carried out. Mandibular first molar teeth (shown in red) The BSSO technique requires two cuts of the mandible utilising an osteotome that is inclined to one side. [17] Firstly, the lateral osteotomy starts at the buccal cortex, the bone in the buccal space.

  3. High tibial osteotomy - Wikipedia

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    High tibial osteotomy is an orthopaedic surgical procedure which aims to correct a varus deformation with compartmental osteoarthritis.Since the inception of the procedure, advancements to technique, fixation devices, and a better understanding of patient selection has allowed HTO to become more popular in younger, more active patients hoping to combat arthritis. [1]

  4. Arthroplasty - Wikipedia

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    Arthroplasty (literally "[re-]forming of joint") is an orthopedic surgical procedure where the articular surface of a musculoskeletal joint is replaced, remodeled, or realigned by osteotomy or some other procedure. It is an elective procedure that is done to relieve pain and restore function to the joint after damage by arthritis or some other ...

  5. Jejunoileal bypass - Wikipedia

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    Many complications that followed jejunoileal bypass operations were caused by bacterial overgrowth in the excluded blind loop. The arthritis-dermatitis syndrome was one of the common distressing disorders. The pathogenetic mechanism was thought to be an immune-complex-mediated process related to bypass enteritis. [citation needed]

  6. Maxillomandibular advancement - Wikipedia

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    Maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) or orthognathic surgery, also sometimes called bimaxillary advancement (Bi-Max), or maxillomandibular osteotomy (MMO), is a surgical procedure or sleep surgery which moves the upper jaw and the lower jaw forward.

  7. Chin augmentation - Wikipedia

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    The usual complications are relatively minor and include swelling, hematoma (blood pooling), weakness or numbness of the lower lip, which usually does not last long. Other, less common risks include infection, bony changes, displacement of the implant, and nerve damage. [10] Surgeon experience can help reduce risks of complications. [11]

  8. What You Can (and Can’t) Eat on Dr. Weil’s Anti ... - AOL

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    Dr. Weil’s Anti-Inflammatory Diet isn’t meant to be a short-term solution, explains Cara Harbstreet, R.D., L.D., founder of Street Smart Nutrition. “It’s a nourishing way of eating, but ...

  9. Le Fort osteotomy - Wikipedia

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    A Le Fort I osteotomy surgically advances the upper jaw to correct misalignment and deformities. It is used in the treatment for several conditions, including skeletal class II malocclusion, cleft lip and cleft palate, vertical maxillary excess (VME) or deficiency, and some specific types of facial trauma, particularly those affecting the mid-face.