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  2. Mandibular fracture - Wikipedia

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    A broken jaw that has no teeth in it faces two additional issues. First, the lack of teeth makes reduction and fixation using MMF difficult. Instead of placing circumdental wires around the teeth, existing dentures can be left in (or Gunning splints, a type of temporary denture) and the mandible fixated to the maxilla using skeletal fixation ...

  3. Osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    Post radiation maxillary bone osteonecrosis is something that is found more in the lower jaw (mandible) rather than the maxilla (upper jaw) this is because there are many more blood vessels in the upper jaw. [7] The symptoms of this are very similar to the symptoms of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). Patients are in a lot of ...

  4. Facial trauma - Wikipedia

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    Facial trauma can involve soft tissue injuries such as burns, lacerations and bruises, or fractures of the facial bones such as nasal fractures and fractures of the jaw, as well as trauma such as eye injuries. Symptoms are specific to the type of injury; for example, fractures may involve pain, swelling, loss of function, or changes in the ...

  5. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw - Wikipedia

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    Although the methods of action are not yet completely understood, it is hypothesized that medication-associated osteonecrosis of the jaw is related to a defect in jaw bone healing and remodelling. The inhibition of osteoclast differentiation and function, precipitated by drug therapy, leads to decreased bone resorption and remodelling.

  6. Shortness of breath, jaw pain, fatigue: 3 common symptoms ...

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    Jaw pain. Stress and grinding your teeth at night are both generally benign reasons behind why your jaw may be aching. But persistent jaw pain may also be a sign of an underlying health condition.

  7. Rescued kitten with broken jaw is unrecognizable one ... - AOL

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    By: Keleigh Nealon, Buzz60. A year ago, a cat was found on the side of the road in very poor condition. He was tiny, weak, and covered in dirt. To add to all of that, his jaw was broken in two ...

  8. Dental trauma - Wikipedia

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    Trauma is the most common cause of loss of permanent incisors in childhood. Dental trauma often leads to complications such as pulpal necrosis, and it is nearly impossible to predict the long-term prognosis of the injured tooth; the injury often results in long-term restorative problems. [51] [52] [53]

  9. Solving the mystery of a human jawbone found in an Arizona ...

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    Why did it take so long to find Ruby Scott’s killer? Six students were taking an intensive workshop at the center last summer, and together they came up with a lead that the bone belonged to Yager.