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| Arthrocentesis of Temporomandibular Joint - performed by inserting a small needle just in front of my ear through the skin and directly into the jaw joint to irrigate and clean the inside of the joint. A steroid medication solution may also be injected into the joint space. |
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| Arthroscopy of Temporomandibular Joint - performed through a small skin incision or puncture just in front of the ear. A small telescope-like instrument is inserted through this incision directly into the jaw joint to inspect the inside of the joint. Occasionally, a second skin incision is required for manipulating a second instrument or to facilitate joint washing (lavage). If possible, fibrous adhesions (scars within the joint) may be removed (lysis), which may be sufficient treatment to alleviate some of my joint symptoms. |
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| Biopsy Procedure - a surgical procedure where a sample of tissue is taken for microscopic study to determine if it is normal |
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| Bone Grafting Procedure - a procedure in which bone is removed from another area of the body and placed in the area of treatment. A man-made bone substitute may be used instead of your bone, thus avoiding this additional surgery. |
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| Closure of Sinus Opening - a surgical procedure involving the closing of an abnormal hole between the sinus (a hollow place above the roots of upper back teeth) and the mouth. |
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| Cortical Bone Grafting - a procedure which involves taking a segment of bone from the front of the chin area, behind the last tooth in the jaws or skull and transferring it to the site(s) where bone support has been determined to be deficient (usually for placing a dental implant). |
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Dental Implant Surgery - a surgery in which one or more root-form structures (dental implants) are placed in the jaw to serve as anchors to replace a missing tooth or teeth, upon which a crown (cap), bridge or denture will be secured. Dental implants may be placed by either a one-stage technique or two-stage technique. One stage means the implant will be surgically positioned with a portion of the implant protruding through your gum tissue at the completion of surgery. Two-stage surgery requires one surgery to place the implant, followed by a healing time, then a second surgery to uncover the implant and place a healing cap that protrudes through the gum tissue |
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| Frenectomy Surgery - a surgical procedure performed in order to remove excessive gum tissue between my jaw and anterior incisors or tongue (Frenum). |
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| Excision of Submandibular Salivary Gland - a surgery intended to totally remove the salivary gland and any other associated tissue that may be suspicious for disease. |
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| Extraction of Teeth - a procedure in which teeth are removed. |
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| Eyelid Surgery (Blepharoplasty) - Eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) is the procedure used to remove excessive folds of eyelid skin, pouches under the eyes and, in some instances, is accompanied by an additional procedure to correct sagging brows. |
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| Face-Lift Surgery (Rhytidectomy) - A face-lift (rhytidectomy) is an aesthetic surgery to attempt to minimize or reduce evidence of aging, such as wrinkles and sagging of the skin of the face and neck. |
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| Genioplasty - a surgery designed to change the position/contour of the chin |
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| Wisdom Teeth (or other impacted teeth) Removal - a procedure in which an incision into the gum is used to remove a tooth or teeth which have failed to pass through the gumline. |
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| Nasal Surgery (Rhinoplasty) - Rhinoplasty is the reshaping of the nose to improve its appearance and/or attempt to improve breathing function. Rhinoplasty may be done in conjunction with an operation to relieve nasal obstruction due to internal nasal deformity. |
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| Nerve Repair - surgical nerve repair involves the reonnecting of damaged nerves. The outer sheath of the nerve fibers is connected using tiny stiches, allowing the individual nerve fibers to grow back together. |
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| Orthognathic Surgery - any surgical procedure which the jaw is repositioned or reshaped as necessary to improve jaw function. Incisions are usually made inside the mouth to hide scarring. |
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| Ridge Augmentation Surgery - a procedure to improve ridge form in order to support, or otherwise help stabilize, a denture, dental implant or bridge. Augmentation is accomplished by placing bone or bone substitute materials through an incision(s) in the gum or into a tunnel developed beneath the gum tissue on the top or side of the inadequate bony ridge. After a suitable healing time, a new denture, bridge or implant may be placed, or the old appliance may be modified. |
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| Surgical and Suction-Assisted Fat Reduction - Suction-assisted lipectomy is the surgical technique used to remove localized collection of fat beneath the skin. |
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| Surgical Uncovering of Impacted Teeth and Placement of a Bracket– incisions will be made to uncover an impacted tooth and a bracket placed to help the orthodontist to erupt the tooth into a functional position. |
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| Surgical Root Canal Treatment – a surgical procedure to attempt to rescue a tooth with a failing root canal. An incision is made and bone removed to expose the tip of the infected root. The end of the root is removed and a plug placed to stop the leakage and infection. |
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| Temporomandibular Jaw Joint Surgery - a surgical procedure on the jaw joint performed to repair limited or compromised function and joint pain due to several causes including: traumatic injury, articular disc displacement, developmental defect, degenerative joint disease, inflammation, arthritis, infection, or damaging habit patterns. |
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| Temporomandibular Joint Reconstruction With Prosthesis - the total replacement of a jaw joint with an artificial joint usually made of a combination of titanium, chrome-cobalt molybdenum metal alloy or stainless steel metal, and polyethylene plastic or other synthetic materials compatible with human tissue. The fossa (socket) is attached to the zygomatic arch (cheek bone) with metal screws; the condyle (ball), which moves against the fossa (socket) during jaw function, is screwed into the ramus of the mandible (lower jaw bone). |
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| Two-Stage Implant With Sinus-Lift or Bone Grafting Procedure - a procedure in which incisions are placed inside the mouth in the upper jaw for the purpose of placing one or more endosteal root form structures (implants) in the jaw to serve as anchors for a missing tooth or teeth replacement or to stabilize a crown (cap), bridge or denture. In this situation, there is not enough natural jawbone in which to place the proposed implant and that a procedure called “sinus lift” is planned. This procedure is more complicated than usual implant placement and involves opening the sinus cavity in the upper jaw and placing a bone graft in order to provide support for the implant. A second surgical procedure is required at least 6 months later to uncover the top of the implant(s) in order for them to be used. |
