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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. Orthodontic headgear - Wikipedia

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   The headgear attaches to the braces via metal hooks or a facebow. Straps or a head cap anchor the headgear to the back of the head or neck. In some situations, both are used. Elastic bands are used to apply pressure to the bow or hooks. Its purpose is to slow or stop the upper jaw from growing, thereby preventing or correcting an overjet.

4. Dental braces - Wikipedia

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   Headgear needs to be worn between 12 and 22 hours each day to be effective in correcting the overbite, typically for 12 to 18 months depending on the severity of the overbite, how much it is worn and what growth stage the patient is in. Typically the prescribed daily wear time will be between 14 and 16 hours a day and is frequently used as a ...

5. What Is The Average Cost of Braces? - AOL

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   Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about the cost of braces. What is the average price of braces in the U.S.? Depending on what type of braces you get the cost can vary, and some ...

6. Orthodontic technology - Wikipedia

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   Orthodontic headgear is a type of appliance attached to dental braces that aids in correcting more severe bite problems. Headgear is an orthodontic appliance for the correction of Class II correction, typically used in growing patients to correct overbites by holding back the growth of the upper jaw, allowing the lower jaw to catch up.

7. Malocclusion - Wikipedia

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   Malocclusion is often treated with orthodontics, [42] such as tooth extraction, clear aligners, or dental braces, [44] followed by growth modification in children or jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) in adults. Surgical intervention is used only in rare occasions.