“Fixation wires are used to stabilise jaws in cases of fractures, not for cosmetic or weight loss purposes. For example, if ...

There are also psychological risks associated with jaw wiring. Dr Akanksha Ranjan, a consultant orthodontist at Aga Khan ...

A troubling trend has emerged where Kenyans, particularly young women, are wiring their jaws closed to restrict their food intake in an attempt to lose weight.A growing trend on social media, the ...

Gain-of-function mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) genes are known to cause a range of skeletal disorders ...

"The accident itself was minor, but the momentary shift in Felix’s weight onto his arm caused him to collide with the armrest inside the vehicle, resulting in a fracture. Immediately after the ...

Primary chronic osteomyelitis of the jaw is an uncommon non-suppurative, chronic inflammatory disease of unknown origin. It can manifest as early or adult onset and is characterised by lack of pus ...