Orthognathic surgery Orthognathic surgery is a procedure which is done to correct various conditions of jaw and face. These include TMJ disorders, malocclusion or other orthodontic problems, problems related to growth and sleep apnea. Orthognathic surgery can also be used as a secondary option in the congenital disorders like cleft lip and palate. Here the […]
Oral Cancer
Oral Cancer Oral cancer is the uncontrollable growth of the cells in the areas associated with the oral cavity. Oral cancer includes cancer of mouth, lips, sinuses, soft palate, hard palate and pharynx.For more details,please login to www.aesthetica.co.in Oral cancer is seen more in men than in women due to the kind of lifestyle and […]
Jaw Tumors
Jaw Tumors Jaw tumors are overgrowth of the parts in and around the jaws due to increase in the number or size of the cells. Jaw tumors are more common in the mandible than the maxilla. So whenever jaw tumor is in the differential diagnosis of a disorder, the radiographs of the mandible are taken. […]
Jaw Cyst
Jaw Cyst Jaw cyst is a cavity which is filled with fluid or soft material. It is basically, lined by an epithelium. The fluid exerts pressure which is internal for the cyst and therefore there is growth of the cyst. Cyst in the human body are most prevalent in the jaws i.e. maxilla and mandible. […]
Facial Trauma
Facial Trauma Facial trauma is also known as maxillofacial trauma. It is basically, any physical trauma to the face. Some of the most common causes of facial trauma are vehicle crashers, sports injuries, falls and assaults. Blows from objects as well as war time injuries can cause facial trauma. Work related injuries, animal injuries also […]