(Anatomy) of, relating to, or affecting the upper jawbone and face:maxillofacial surgery. [C20: from maxilla + -o- + facial] Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 ...
Your temporomandibular joints (TMJs) are the two hinge joints that connect your jawbone to your skull. The TMJs enable you to open and close your mouth, chew, talk, sing and smile. Disorders of the TMJ are not isolated to the jaw and teeth. They are complex systemic conditions that invo...
When the jawbone becomes misaligned, it causes instability in all the working parts of your mouth and jaw and this can result in a number of problems. Common symptoms of a neuromuscular disorder are: Vertigo or dizziness Tension or migraine headaches Unevenly worn teeth Shoulder and neck pain Ri...
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the flexible hinge joint that connects the upper temporal bone of the cranium (skull) with the lower jawbone (mandible). There are two TMJs, one on each side of a person’s... read more Why Choose Dr. Omrani?
Overdentures are removable complete dentures that are snapped/supported on implants. These can be removed and snapped onto implants by the patient. Implants are placed at the time of extraction or as a separate procedure. This type of denture is very commonly used when there is less jawbone to...
Arthritis, a form of degenerative joint disease, can develop in the TMJ. This can lead to pain, tenderness, and limited jaw movement. Displacement or dislocation of the disc that is located between the jawbone and the socket. A displaced disc may produce clicking or popping sounds, limit jaw...
the roots are fixed in the upper jawbone. Can you please advise how this problem can be solved and by what procedure, all this is very painful. Thanks. 51 Anita ⚠ I had my bottom left wisdom tooth removed 2 months ago and am in pain with the left side of my face ever since my...
our chewing muscles in the cheeks that extend from the cheekbone down to the jawbone. The masseters pull the lower jaw up so the upper and lower teeth make contact. Simply reminding students to release their jaws, allowing the lower teeth to drop down away from the uppers, can be a power...
Though it's the only nerve-containing part of the tooth, the pulp isn't the only source of tooth pain. Theperiodontal ligament, which attaches the tooth to the jawbone and senses the positioning of the teeth as we chew, can also feel pain. "Anybody who's been in orthodontic treatment ...
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