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2. Palatal expansion - Wikipedia

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   A palatal expander Upper and lower jaw functional expanders. A palatal expander is a device in the field of orthodontics which is used to widen the upper jaw [1] so that the bottom and upper teeth will fit together better. [2] [3] This is a common orthodontic procedure. The use of an expander is most common in children and adolescents 8–18 ...

3. 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 ...

4. Surgery for temporomandibular joint dysfunction - Wikipedia

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   Synthetic jaw implants already on the market prior to the 1976 Federal law requiring medical devices be proven safe and effective were exempt and continued to be sold after 1976 without proof of safety. Teflon implants made by Vitek, and silicone ones made by Dow Corning, raised the most concern.

5. Full arch restoration - Wikipedia

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   The overall success rate for dental implants is between 90 and 100% according to the study. [12] Common prosthetic issues following the installation of an implant-supported prosthesis include mucositis, loosening or breakage of the abutment screw or prosthetic parts, and fracture of the acrylic or porcelain structure.

6. Dental implant - Wikipedia

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   Dental implants are also used in orthodontics to provide anchorage (orthodontic mini implants). Orthodontic treatment [ 13 ] might be required prior to placing a dental implant. An evolving field is the use of implants to retain obturators (removable prostheses used to fill a communication between the oral and maxillary or nasal cavities). [ 12 ]

7. Her pulsing eye was a medical mystery. A scan showed her ...

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   Treatment and recovery. Hermansen's first surgery took place in December 2022. O removed the affected jaw muscles, including the temporalis and masseter muscles, fat tissue and the rest of the ...