Jaw diseases
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Wisdom teeth - Better Health Channel
Wisdom teeth that may cause problems are best taken out sooner rather than later.
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Temporomandibular joint disorders - myDr.com.au
Find out more about temporomandibular disorders, or TMJ disorders, which cause dull, aching pain in the jaw.
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Pierre-Robin Syndrome (Robin sequence) | myVMC
Pierre Robin Syndrome is characterized by a combination of three features, possibly due to the underdevelopment of the lower jaw
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Teeth Grinding (65+) - Your Dental Health | Australian Dental Association
This is an involuntary clenching, grinding and gnashing of the teeth. Information for Older Adults 65+ years.
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Orthodontic treatment
Orthodontics involves the use of a range of corrective devices, such as braces and plates, to encourage the teeth to align properly.
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Tooth anatomy - myDr.com.au
View this image of the structure of a normal tooth and see what's underneath the enamel of your teeth.
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Gum disease
Most people will have gum disease at some time in their life. Some of the common signs of gum disease are gums that are red, puffy or bleed.
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Hand, Foot and Mouth disease
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection which is easily passed from person to person. It usually causes a mild illness but rarely causes serious illness. It is notrelated to the foot and mouth disease that affects animals. Good hygiene helps prevent infection.
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Gum disease (gingivitis) :: SA Health
Gum disease (gingivitis) affects the gums, bone and the tissue supporting the teeth - care of your gums is as important as care of your teeth
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Tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease are the 2 main types of dental disease, but good oral hygiene can prevent them both.
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Interventions for treating osteonecrosis of the jaw bones associated with bisphosphonate drugs | Cochrane
How well do treatments for bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw bones, or 'BRONJ', work and how safe are they?
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Osteoporosis treatment and medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaws | Issue 2 | Volume 39 | Australian Prescriber
The bisphosphonates and newer drugs such as denosumab, which are used to treat osteoporosis, have been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaws.
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Antibiotics for preventing infection after jaw surgery | Cochrane
Many people undergo surgery of the jaws each year to correct malformations. Whilst a risk of infection following surgery has been noted, no agreement has been reached regarding how useful antibiotics are for infection prevention and what type and dose of antibiotic should be used.
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Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post-radiotherapy dental complications | Cochrane
Dental extractions prior to radiotherapy to the jaws for reducing post-radiotherapy dental complications
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Surgical techniques for the removal of mandibular wisdom teeth | Cochrane
This review has been produced to assess the benefits and harms of the different surgical techniques in use for the removal of wisdom teeth from the lower jaw in order to reduce complications following surgery. The risks of surgery that are included in this review are: pain following surgery, swelling, infection, being unable to open the jaw fully (trismus), damage to the nerves supplying sensation to the tongue and skin of the lower lip and chin (lingual or inferior alveolar nerve damage) and fracture of the jaw.
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Interventions for the treatment of fractures of the mandibular condyle | Cochrane
Fractures of the condylar process of the mandible (lower jaw) are common. Two treatment options are available: either closed treatment (without surgery) or open reduction (involving surgery). Complications are associated with both treatment modalities. With a closed approach the complications include disturbances in the way the teeth meet, facial asymmetry, chronic pain and reduced mobility of the lower jaw. With an open approach the complications include a scar on the overlying skin and also the possibility of temporary paralysis of the nerve supplying some of the facial muscles involved in smiling and eye opening/closing. Currently there is much controversy regarding the most appropriate method for the management of fractured mandibular condyles. This review revealed that there is a lack of high quality evidence for the effectiveness of either approach, and that there is a need for further research to help clinicians and patients to make informed choices of treatment options.
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Open versus closed surgical exposure of canine teeth that are displaced in the roof of the mouth | Cochrane
Canines in the upper jaw usually erupt in the mouth between the age of 11 to 12 years. In 2% to 3% of the population these teeth fail to erupt into the mouth and become lodged in the roof of the mouth (palate), they are then referred to as 'palatally impacted'. Their impaction can cause damage to the roots of neighbouring teeth and the damage may be so severe that these neighbouring teeth are subsequently lost. The tissue around these impacted canine teeth may undergo cystic change. Also, impaction of these teeth can lead to aesthetic problems.
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Occlusal splints for treating sleep bruxism (tooth grinding) | Cochrane
There is insufficient evidence to either support or refute the use of occlusal splints for treating patients with tooth grinding or clenching during sleep (sleep bruxism).
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Treatment for gum disease (periodontitis) for the management of disease involving the heart and blood vessels in patients with chronic gum disease | Cochrane
Treatment for gum disease (periodontitis) for the management of disease involving the heart and blood vessels in patients with chronic gum disease
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Does enhanced external counterpulsation reduce symptoms of chronic and refractory angina pectoris? | Cochrane
Angina pectoris is a form of cardiovascular disease. Symptoms include episodic tightness in the chest accompanied by pain in the jaw, back, shoulder or arm and normally last for between 1 to 5 minutes. Angina is classified according to its severity and may be treated with drugs, lifestyle modifications, education and counselling. Refractory angina is a form of angina that does not respond well to conventional treatments and patients experience limitations in their ability to undertake physical activity.
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