Orthognathic surgery Reconstruction of craniomaxillofacial deformities Based on skeletal growth potential Surgerical movement of jaw structiures Correct MANDIBULAR discrepencies Sagitall ramous osteostmies Sagittal split osteostomie ***************** Most common RIF increased popularitie Correct variety of mandibular deformities Distraction osteogenesis ** Genioplasty ** Dramatic facial change with relaltively minor surgery Morphology of bony chin and overlaying soft tissue must
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Although many wrote about oral surgery beforehand‚ there was no precise or detailed description of oral surgical procedures until the 10th century. In the Islamic Golden Age‚ Abulcasis described different oral surgical techniques. He strongly believed and supported the idea of conserving dental structures‚ however believed when tooth decay occurred‚ extraction was necessary. He always concluded that dentists should be careful and make their own evaluation when removing patients tooth‚ as patients
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Definition of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Oral and maxillofacial pathology is the specialty of dentistry and pathology which deals with the nature‚ identification‚ and management of diseases affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. It is a science that investigates the causes‚ processes and effects of these diseases. The practice of oral and maxillofacial pathology includes research‚ diagnosis of diseases using clinical‚ radiographic‚ microscopic‚ biochemical or other examinations‚ and
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Running Head: SMOKELESS TOBACCO AND ORAL CANCER Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Cancer Diana Candamo DEH2400 Oral Pathology September 22‚ 2011 Broward College Smokeless Tobacco and Oral Cancer Like cigarettes‚ smokeless tobacco products contain a variety of toxins associated with cancer (The American Dental Association‚ 2011). Smokeless tobacco is not burned‚ but it is chewed and is also known as chewing tobacco‚ oral tobacco‚ spit or spitting tobacco‚ dip‚ chew‚ and snuff (National Cancer
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to a Healthy Smile! Dental surgery is slated as a type of surgery that deals mainly with gums and teeth. It is one of the medical procedures which engage the artificial modification of detention. That’s why the procedure can often be categorized under ’Cosmetic dentistry’. Dr. Weisglass and his dental surgery in New York City is the best available solution‚ if you need extraction‚ tooth replacement‚ gum repair or cosmetic surgery. Remember‚ there are numerous types of dental issues‚ which can be
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have open heart surgery or your appendix removed‚ chances are at some point in your life you will have to have dental surgery. Root canals‚ crowns‚ and removal of wisdom teeth‚ are all things most of us will have to face‚ and dental surgery should be taken just as seriously as any other medical surgery. Here are some things you should think about before dental surgery
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discovered through trial and error. I am fascinated with dentistry because of the passion involved in it‚ my respect for the dentists and oral surgeons who put so much effort into diagnosing my father’s illness‚ and my passion for science. When I was in secondary school‚ my dad was diagnosed with oral cancer. It was a tough time for our family‚ but we were not alone. The oral surgeons were always by our side‚ consistently providing hope and reassurance throughout the treatment when we needed it the most
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Keeping up good oral health can help prevent most of the dental problems to an extent. Dental Treatments are becoming quite expensive and proper care should be taken before going for any dental procedure. You must ensure that your teeth are well taken care of. Dental problems are increasing enormously in today’s fast lifestyle. People with diverse dental problems find it hard to get the correct guidance and proper management of all their dental needs. They have to rush here and there‚ from specialists
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Market Trends The Philippines’ arena for oral care is slowly being recognized internationally. “Dental Tourism” has been an increasing trend. It is a subgroup under medical tourism. As the cost of living in the Philippines cost a lot lower than they are in the U.S. or than in the U.K‚ so does the cost of dental treatments. Dentists in the Philippines offer high quality service with reasonable prices and with the added benefit of easier communication with tourists because of the Filipino dentist’s
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Miswak and toothbrush are both known as oral cleansing aids. Both have same role in oral hygiene and oral health because Miswak and toothbrush has chemical that can be use to overcome the dental disease. Each tool has their own advantages and disadvantages especially in their effectiveness to cure the dental disease. Miswak do not need any dentrifices with them when the user want to use it. As mentioned in previous part‚ the reason is because the roots‚ twigs and stems of Salvadora Persica sticks
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