Openings or splits in the roof of the mouth and lip.

Cleft palate is a common birth condition. It can occur alone or as part of a genetic condition or syndrome.

Symptoms arise from the opening in the mouth. They include difficulty speaking and feeding.

Surgery restores normal function with minimal scarring. If required, speech therapy helps correct speaking difficulties.

Treatment consists of surgery
Surgery restores normal function with minimal scarring. If required, speech therapy helps correct speaking difficulties.

Facial fractures are broken bones in the face. This kind of a fracture can involve bones of the upper jaw, lower jaw, cheeks, and nose or eye sockets. A closed fracture is one in which the skin is not broken. An open or compound fracture involves laceration of the skin.

In general, fractures may be treated by performing a closed reduction (resetting the broken bone or bones without surgery) or an open reduction (surgery that requires an incision to reposition the fractured bones). For a complex fracture with multiple broken bones, you will need reconstructive surgery, Using titanium / stain steel mini plates.

Le Fort classification of midface fractures

I: only the lower maxilla;
II: the infraorbital rim;
III: complete detachment of the midface from the skull (craniofacial dissociation).

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Maxillofacial Prosthetics is a branch of prosthodontics that involves rehabilitation of patients with defects or disabilities that were present when born or developed due to disease or trauma.

All forms of facial injuries (eg, abrasions, lacerations, and avulsions) should be well irrigated with isotonic sodium chloride solution before any tissue is handled. Facial nerve transection is repaired as soon as possible after the injury, ideally within 72 hours.

Pain and compromised movement of the jaw joint and the surrounding muscles.

The temporomandibular joint or TMJ acts like a sliding hinge, connecting your jawbone to your skull. Dysfunction can lead to pain and discomfort.

Jaw pain, difficulty chewing and clicking and locking of the jaw joint are some of the symptoms.

Common treatments include medication, bite guards and physiotherapy.

People may experience:
Pain areas: in the face, ear, jaw, or mouth
Pain types: can be chronic
Mouth: difficulty chewing or toothache
Joints: crackles or tenderness
Also common: headache, joint locking, or muscle spasms