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2. Orthognathic surgery - Wikipedia

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   Orthognathic surgery (/ ˌ ɔːr θ ə ɡ ˈ n æ θ ɪ k /), also known as corrective jaw surgery or simply jaw surgery, is surgery designed to correct conditions of the jaw and lower face related to structure, growth, airway issues including sleep apnea, TMJ disorders, malocclusion problems primarily arising from skeletal disharmonies, and other orthodontic dental bite problems that cannot ...

3. Prognathism - Wikipedia

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   In brachycephalic or flat-faced dogs, like shih tzus and boxers, it can lead to problems such as underbite. [12] In humans, it results in a condition sometimes called lantern jaw, reportedly derived from 15th century horn lanterns, which had convex sides.

4. Maxillomandibular advancement - Wikipedia

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   The procedure was first used to correct deformities of the facial skeleton to include malocclusion. In the late 1970s advancement of the lower jaw (mandibular advancement) was noted to improve sleepiness in three patients. Subsequently, maxillomandibular advancement was used for patients with obstructive sleep apnea.

5. Mandibular setback surgery - Wikipedia

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   Mandibular setback surgery is a surgical procedure performed along the occlusal plane to prevent bite opening on the anterior or posterior teeth and retract the lower jaw for both functional and aesthetic effects in patients with mandibular prognathism. [1] [2] It is an orthodontic surgery that is a form of reconstructive plastic surgery. [3]

6. Woman leaves TikTok speechless with post-jaw-surgery ... - AOL

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   Jax went viral for her TikTok showcasing her before-and-after appearances during jaw surgery. Woman leaves TikTok speechless with post-jaw-surgery transformation: 'I didn't expect that' [Video ...

7. Maxillary hypoplasia - Wikipedia

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   Corrective surgery is the most common treatment to correct this disorder. It involves the repositioning of the upper jaw to align with the lower jaw, to provide symmetry. The surgery may be performed in consultation with an Orthodontist who works on repositioning the teeth in the mouth. [ 1 ]