Introduction In dentistry the term “occlusion” means the contact between the upper and lower teeth. Malocclusion is the improper contact between the upper and lower teeth. Malocclusion in primary dentition or baby teeth is common. About ninety percent of school aged children have some degree of malocclusion. Malocclusion can cause ...
Read More »Treatment of Jaw Joint Disorders
Introduction The Temporo-mandibular Joint is the joint of the jaw which we commonly refer to as the TMJ. There are two joints, one on either side of the head. Temporo-mandibular joints are located in front of your ears where your lower jaw meets the skull. You will be able to ...
Read More »Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where patients have abnormal breathing pattern during sleep i.e. they pause during breathing or breathing gets very shallow. Breathing pauses last between 10 to 20 seconds or more. Apnea causes sleep disruption as a result of reduced oxygen level in the blood. The ...
Read More »Facial Skin Lesions Removal
A lesion is an abnormal lump, bump or crack on the skin that can be malignant (cancerous) or benign (noncancerous). It can occur on the face, causing cosmetic problems. Your surgeon may recommend removal of the facial skin lesion as a treatment or for diagnostic purposes. Some common benign skin ...
Read More »Facial Trauma
Any injury to the face and upper jaw bone may be referred to as facial trauma. Facial trauma occurs as a result of blunt or penetrating injuries to any part of the face, including the upper and lower jaws, cheeks, nose, and forehead areas. Facial injuries can cause fractures to ...
Read More »Cleft Lip and Palate Treatment
The palate or roof of the mouth is made up of two parts, the hard palate (the front bony part of the mouth, behind the front teeth) and the soft palate (the fleshy, flexible part at the back of the mouth). The palate is formed in the sixth to ninth ...
Read More »Surgical Removal of Impacted Teeth
Impacted Canines Introduction The primary teeth, also called baby teeth, erupt between the ages of 8 to 30 months and shed between the ages of 6 to 12 years. The secondary teeth, also called permanent teeth or adult teeth erupt from the age of 6 to 25 years. Impaction can ...
Read More »Correction of Facial Deformities
Facial deformities refer to any malformations or distortion of the facial features. The impairment may either be congenital or acquired. They can occur due to severe burns, accidents, penetrating injuries, cleft lip and cleft palate (abnormal cleft formed in upper lip and/or palate), maxillary hypoplasia (protruding lower jaw) or Treacher ...
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