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    A jaw abnormality is a disorder in the formation, shape and/or size of the jaw. In general abnormalities arise within the jaw when there is a disturbance...
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  • Look up abnormality in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Abnormality refers to any deviation from the normal, the noun form of the adjective abnormal. Abnormality...
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    Prognathism (redirect from Habsburg jaw)
    often also referred to as Habsburg chin, Habsburg's chin, Habsburg jaw or Habsburg's jaw especially when referenced with context of its prevalence amongst...
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    population present with dentofacial deformities requiring Orthognathic surgery, jaw surgery, and Orthodontics, brace therapy, as a part of their definitive treatment...
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    Trismus (redirect from Jaw clenching)
    as opening the jaw for an extended period of time or having a needle pass through a muscle. Typical dental anesthesia for the lower jaw involves inserting...
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    are used to include the whole spectrum of TCS abnormalities instead of showing only the jaw abnormalities. Another method of radiographic evaluation is...
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    of disfigurement. The effects of cherubism may also interfere with normal jaw motion and speech. Currently, removal of the tissue and bone by surgery is...
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    things other than the eyes and ears. Arthritis, abnormality to ends of long bones, vertebrae abnormality, curvature of the spine, scoliosis, joint pain...
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  • Cerebro-costo-mandibular syndrome (category Syndromes affecting the jaw)
    a very rare genetic disorder which is characterized by jaw/chin, palate and rib abnormalities. The following list comprises the most common symptoms people...
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    Micrognathism (redirect from Small jaw)
    Micrognathism is a condition where the jaw is undersized. It is also sometimes called mandibular hypoplasia.[citation needed] It is common in infants...
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    Pierre Robin sequence (category Syndromes affecting the jaw)
    Distraction," is employed to address the abnormal smallness of one or both jaws in patients with PRS. By enlarging the lower jaw, this procedure advances the tongue...
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  • Human jaw shrinkage is the phenomenon of continued size reduction of the human mandible and maxilla over the past 12,000 to 15,000 years. Modern human...
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    Thickened earlobes-conductive deafness syndrome (category Syndromes affecting the jaw)
    syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder which is characterized by ear and jaw abnormalities associated with progressive hearing loss. Two families worldwide have...
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    movements. There are also several abnormal cranial nerve synkineses, both acquired and congenital. Marcus Gunn jaw-winking is an example of a pathologic...
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    Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MON, MRONJ) is progressive death of the jawbone in a person exposed to a medication known to increase the...
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    1 BCC in a person younger than 20 years; odontogenic keratocysts of the jaw 3 or more palmar or plantar pits ectopic calcification or early (<20 years)...
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  • Macrognathism is an abnormally large or protruding jaw. The opposite condition is called micrognathia. Heredity[citation needed] Pituitary gigantism[citation...
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  • Medicine. JP Medical Ltd. p. 125. ISBN 978-93-5152-303-1. "Congenital Jaw Abnormalities - Pediatrics". Merck Manuals Professional Edition. Retrieved 2023-09-29...
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    resulting lesions can cause severe abnormalities of the face and jaw leading to severe disfiguration. Additionally, as abnormal cell growth easily infiltrates...
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    injury. Symptoms of a dislocated jaw include a bite that feels “off” or abnormal, difficulty talking or moving jaw, not able to close mouth completely...
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    food. The roots of teeth are embedded in the maxilla (upper jaw) or the mandible (lower jaw) and are covered by gums. Teeth are made of multiple tissues...
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    disc is involved in rotational movement—this is the initial movement of the jaw when the mouth opens. The upper joint compartment formed by the articular...
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    appliances to gradually adjust tooth position and jaw alignment. In cases where the malocclusion is severe, jaw surgery may be incorporated into the treatment...
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    the larynx (voice box), roof of the mouth, lower jaw, muscle of the tongue, or central muscles of the jaw, and may have spread to one or more nearby lymph...
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    13q deletion syndrome (category Syndromes affecting the jaw)
    irregular or wrongly positioned teeth, low-set ears, micrognathia (small jaw), tooth enamel defects, short stature, microcephaly (small head), a prominent...
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    Osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) is a severe bone disease (osteonecrosis) that affects the jaws (the maxilla and the mandible). Various forms of ONJ have...
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    from mouth Oral Surgery – This clinical specialty manages any abnormalities of the jaw and mouth that requires surgery Orthodontics – This clinical specialty...
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    Formicidae. They are known for their abnormal behavior, which includes the collection and storage of Odontomachus (trap-jaw) ant skulls. Formica archboldi ants...
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    the eyes of some patients. Patau syndrome (trisomy 13), a chromosomal abnormality that can cause a number of deformities, some of which include structural...
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    Weissenbacher–Zweymüller syndrome (category Syndromes affecting the jaw)
    abnormal. Typical abnormal facial features can be wide-set protruding eyes (hypertelorism), a small and upturned nose with a flat bridge, small jaw (micrognathia)...
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