Dental Malocclusions

Dental Malocclusions

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 ...

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Treatment of Jaw Joint Disorders

معالجة اضطرابات مفصل الفكّ

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 ...

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Sleep Apnea

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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 ...

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Facial Skin Lesions Removal

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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 ...

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Facial Trauma

تشوّه الوجه

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 ...

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Correction of Facial Deformities

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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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