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• Jaw
  ==Jaw== ...may refer to either the [[mandible]] (lower jaw) or the [[maxilla]] (upper jaw).
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• Retrognathia
  ...ing of the [[Mandible|mandible]] (lower jaw) or [[Maxilla|maxilla]] (upper jaw) in relation to the skeletal base. ...ved from the Latin words 'retro' meaning 'backward' and 'gnathos' meaning 'jaw'.
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• Retrognathism
  ...ndition characterized by a [[jaw]] that is set further back than the upper jaw, resulting in an abnormal bite alignment. ...atin word "retro" meaning "backward" and the Greek word "gnathos" meaning "jaw".
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• Orthognathic surgery
  == Orthognathic Surgery == ...is a type of [[surgery]] that is performed to correct conditions of the [[jaw]] and [[face]] related to structure, growth, [[sleep apnea]], [[TMJ disorde
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• Maxillofacial surgery
  == Maxillofacial Surgery == ...l surgery''' (/mækˌsɪloʊˈfeɪʃəl/), also known as '''oral and maxillofacial surgery''' (OMFS or OMS), is a specialized field of [[medicine]] and [[dentistry]]
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• Oral Surgery
  |Term=Oral Surgery ...es on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, teeth, and jaw.
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• Maxillofacial Surgery
  |Term=Maxillofacial Surgery ...ses on the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the face, mouth, and jaw.
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• Agnathia
  ...derived from the Greek words 'a' meaning 'without', and 'gnathos' meaning 'jaw'. ...term Agnathia is derived from the Greek words 'a' (without) and 'gnathos' (jaw). It was first used in medical literature to describe the absence or underd
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• Maxillofacial
  ...a term used in the medical field to refer to the region encompassing the [[jaw]] and [[face]]. ...acies" which means face. It is used to describe anything pertaining to the jaw and face region of the body.
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• Cysts of the jaws
  ...erived from the Greek word "kystis," meaning "bladder" or "sac." The term "jaw" comes from the Old English "ceowan," which means "to chew." === Types of Jaw Cysts ===
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• Prognathism
  ...d: proɡˈnaTHizəm) is a medical term that refers to the protrusion of the [[jaw]] or jaws that would be considered abnormal or significant. This condition ...erived from the Greek words "pro" meaning "forward" and "gnathos" meaning "jaw".
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• Macrognathism
  ...derived from the Greek words "makros" meaning large, and "gnathos" meaning jaw. ...nathism is a condition where the lower jaw (the [[mandible]]) or the upper jaw (the [[maxilla]]) is larger than usual. This can be a result of a growth di
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• Jaw claudication
  == Jaw Claudication == '''Jaw claudication''' (/ˈklɔːdɪˌkeɪʃən/; from Latin ''claudicatio'', mean
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• Omar Chahal 1639248719
  |Primary_specialty=Oral Surgery |Secondary_specialties=Maxillofacial Surgery
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• Jaws
  ...of two main parts: the [[mandible]] (lower jaw) and the [[maxilla]] (upper jaw). These structures house the [[teeth]] and play a crucial role in the proce ...ndible]] is the largest and strongest bone of the face. It forms the lower jaw and holds the lower teeth in place. The mandible also provides attachment f
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• Sinus lift
  ...a surgical procedure performed to increase the amount of bone in the upper jaw, specifically in the area of the premolar and molar teeth, by lifting the l ...the bone. The sinus membrane lining is gently pushed up and away from the jaw. Then, bone-graft material is added in the space where the sinus was to lif
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• Maxillary hypoplasia
  ...] (upper jaw). The term is derived from the Latin words 'maxilla' meaning 'jaw' and 'hypoplasia' meaning 'underdevelopment'. ...n the severity of the condition. Common symptoms include a prominent lower jaw, a flat or recessed midface, and difficulty breathing due to obstruction of
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• Derek Miller 1205366002
  |Primary_specialty=Oral Surgery |Organization=Face And Jaw Surgeons PC
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• Micrognathism
  ...derived from the Greek words "micros" meaning small, and "gnathos" meaning jaw. ...diagnosed in infancy or early childhood, and treatment options can include surgery or orthodontic devices.
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• Temporomandibular joint disorder
  ...he [[Temporomandibular joint|temporomandibular joint]], which connects the jaw to the skull. The term "temporomandibular" is derived from "temporal," refe ...t in the jaw, difficulty chewing, and a clicking or popping sound when the jaw is moved. Other symptoms may include ear pain, headaches, and facial pain.
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