#micrognathia

[chaoticdcnerd]

Just some random thoughts about the social model of disability.

I have a condition (micrognathia) that is only a disability in that the world around me is not adapted to it. Literally, just a clinically small mouth. Needed surgery for it as a teen, but still super small. Because the world is not adapted to people with small mouths, I can’t get basic care at the dentist. Even though the only problem (at least here) is that my mouth is small. In no other way does that disable me at this point, but the inability to get care makes my oral health worse.

It is the structural problems that make it a disability.

[vonamson]

#micrognathia #lowsetears #bsvotason (tại Phòng khám sản phụ khoa Bs Võ Tá Sơn - Maternal Fetal Medicine Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA-qwDdjchTQlpUmvEoULTXWuCKX2drch89fKo0/?igshid=6z7dbk84ciu6

[smbalaji]

Bilateral Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis This little boy fell down on his chin as an infant. His parents did not follow through with a dentist and the pain soon resolved. He however slowly started developing a retruded mandible with associated problems with breathing during sleep. His parents brought him to our hospital for management. They said that he would often turn blue and would often abstain from school. Examination and radiological studies revealed limited mouth opening due to bilateral fibrous ankylosis of the temporomandibular joints. Sleep studies were performed, which came back with the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It was explained to them that he needed to undergo distraction osteogenesis using mandibular ramus distractors. This would also resolve his sleep apnea. Bone cuts were made in the mandible with care taken to ensure that there was no damage to the inferior alveolar nerve. Distractors were fixed and a total distraction of 2.5 cm was performed. The distractors were removed after complete bony consolidation at the distraction site. His sleep apnea also completely resolved following the surgery and his parents reported that his episodes of cyanosis also completely resolved. 📞 Phone: [phone] 📬 Email: [email protected] 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #OSA #sleepapnea #obstructivesleepapnea #micrognathia #orthognathicsurgery #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #india #chennai #tamilnadu #distractionosteogenesis #distractionsurgery (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFlhz7Fcil/?igshid=1eb94kgoflufy

[smbalaji]

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BSSO Mandibular Advancement for Obstructive Sleep Apnea This young man had always had a congenitally small and retruded mandible. He has also had a disturbed sleep pattern with excessive snoring. This had always caused him a great deal of distress. He wished to undergo orthognathic surgery and was referred to our hospital. On examination, he had mandibular micrognathia. There was a pronounced deep bite with an overjet of 2 cm. Sleep studies were performed, which returned with a diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). It was advised that he undergo bilateral sagittal split osteotomy with mandibular advancement. He consented to surgery. Bilateral bone cuts were made with care taken to keep the inferior alveolar nerve protected throughout the surgery. The nerve was mobilized with the proximal segment and the distal segment was slid forward by 1.8 cm. Occlusion was checked and the bone was stabilized using 6-holed long plates and screws. This resulted in complete resolution of his sleeping problems and an esthetic profile. Speech and chewing function also improved. He was very happy with the results of the surgery. 📞 Phone: [phone] 📬 Email: [email protected] 🌍 Website: www.smbalaji.com 📍 Location: Chennai, India #OSA #sleepapnea #obstructivesleepapnea #micrognathia #orthognathicsurgery #maxillofacialsurgery #maxillofacialsurgeon #drsmbalaji #smbalaji #balajidental #india #chennai #tamilnadu (at Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAFjj6QlDG-/?igshid=1hohf68xvqymf

[reallyscj]

Thinking about Monkey stuff.

On our way to Iowa City. This is our yearly pilgrimage to to the “face doctor”. We are certain that we will be discussing surgery (that probably won’t happen for a few more years). We may have a scan of his jaw and we may discuss braces. Monkey’s jaw, like many other medical issues he had, is such a mystery that we never know for sure what the doctors are going to say.

Donate: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Pup4monkey

[reallyscj]

In an effort to educate and spread the word,

I am going to share one of Killian’s current or past conditions a day so that people can learn about the things that he fights everyday.

First up is Micrognathia. This is also known as shorten jaw syndrome. This condition is usually a symptom of other more severe conditions, but in Killian’s case there was no cause found. Killi ended up having surgery to have his lower jaw brought forward and spent 3 weeks in the hospital. We have been told that he will have to undergo a second corrective surgery in the next couple years as puberty hits and his body further grows.

We hope to have received Cas by this time as having it will help comfort Killian is ways that we cannot.

For more information on Micrognathia please follow this link: https://www.chop.edu/conditions-diseases/micrognathia

To donate to the Cas (service dog) fund go here: https://www.mightycause.com/story/Pup4monkey

[burningladywitch]

Micrognathia ICD-10, Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment in new born

Micrognathia ICD-10, Pictures, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment in new born

Micrognathia is the condition of having a smaller than average jaw. It is common in infants and adolescents and often corrects itself as the person gets older. Micrognathia is more common in newborns than suspected. This anomaly is frequently associated with cleft palate.

Micrognathia or mandibular hypoplasia means a small mandible (lower jaw). It is common in infants, but is usually…

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