Jaw Diseases

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Title:   Arthrocentesis and lavage for treating temporomandibular joint disorders
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   When the joint between the lower jaw and the base of the skull is not working well, the signs and symptoms such as movement problems, noises (clicking or grating), muscle spasms or pain could take place. It is so-called temporomandibular joint disorders...
Date:   Aug 2009
Title:   Interventions for central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   The central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws is a rare benign tumour of the mandible (lower jaw) and the maxilla (upper jaw) characterized by destruction of the bone, loss of symmetry of the face and displacement of teeth and tooth germs, especia...
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Headache and jaw problems
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Teeth and jaw problems can contribute to headache and migraine. Teeth grinding or clenching, dental abscesses, post-extraction infection and difficulties with the jaw joint can radiate pain into the face and head. Treating the underlying disorder should alleviate the recurring headache.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Botulinum toxin for masseter hypertrophy
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Masseter muscle hypertrophy occurs as a soft enlargement of the jaw muscles near the angle of the lower jaw and seldom presents a major health problem. However, in some individuals the swelling can be associated with pain or may be so large that it cau...
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Teeth - orthodontic
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Orthodontics is a type of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaw alignment problems using devices such as braces. Crooked or overcrowded teeth can cause a variety of difficulties, including tooth decay, gum disease and damage to jaw joints. Orthodontists use a range of corrective devices, such as braces and plates, to encourage the teeth to align properly.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Bisphosphonate drugs and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
Description:   Advice from the Therapeutic Goods Administration about Bisphosphonate drugs and Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ)
Date:   Dec 2007
Title:   Bisphosphonates and osteonecrosis of the jaws
Publisher:   Australian Prescriber
Description:   Clinicians who treat osteoporosis with bisphosphonates need to balance the known beneficial effects of treatment with the small risk of osteonecrosis of the jaws.
Date:   Aug 2007
Title:   Resorbable versus titanium plates for orthognathic surgery
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Under- or overgrowth of one or both of the jaw bones can lead to reduced function and an unattractive facial appearance either of which may have lasting and significant psychosocial effects. Treatment of severe cases may require a combination of orthodo...
Date:   Feb 2007
Title:   W. Lorenz Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System
Publisher:   Australian Safety and Efficacy Register of New Interventional Procedures - Surgical (ASERNIP-S)
Description:   ASERNIP-S has performed a prioritising summary on the W. Lorenz Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement System.
Date:   Mar 2006
Title:   Temporomandibular joint disorders - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Find out more about temporomandibular disorders, or TMJ disorders, which cause dull, aching pain in the jaw.
Date:   Nov 2005
Title:   Temporomandibular joint disorders
Publisher:   Department of Health Western Australia
Description:   Diagnostic imaging algorithm for patients with suspected temporomandibular joint disorders.
Date:   Sep 2005
Title:   Stabilisation splint therapy for temporomandibular pain dysfunction syndrome
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Not enough evidence about whether stabilisation splints can reduce pain caused by painful temporomandibular (jaw) disorders.Pain dysfunction syndrome (PDS) is the most common TMD (temporomandibular disorder, from the joint between the lower jaw and base...
Date:   Nov 2003
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