What is a mandibular angle?
The mandibular angle is the jaw area located behind the third molar in the mouth. It is a triangular area near the lower jaw, above the upper edge of the Master muscle and below the upper point of the mastur. An area injury can cause problems with speaking and chewing. The malformed mandibular angle can result in an asymmetrical appearance of the jaw.
Mandibular angle fractures often recover due to constant movement of the master and jaw muscles. Broken bone fragments can be moved further apart by muscle movement. Surgical stabilization of the fracture may be required to restore the jaw functionality. This pressure point is located just below the ear and above the lower jaw. Fine mandibular angle massage can be used to alleviate some pain associated with temporomandibulator r joint (TMJ). The massage can be monitored by slow opening and closing the jaw. In addition, non -steroidal anti -inflammatory (NSAIDs) drugs and ice may be recommended to alleviate some pain and swelling connectedwith this condition.
Many patients with craniomaxillofacial deformities have an aloplastic implant added to the mandibular angle. These implants are used to restore the symmetrical balance of a person's jaw. Aloplastic prosthetics can be made of dimethylsiloxan, polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE), polyethylene and polyester. Other mandibular implants are made of acrylic material called polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) resin.
Some plastic surgeons will use the implant, fat injections or the procedure of osteotomiezn to fill the mandibular angle during the operation of the face rejuvenation. The cosmetic aloplastic mandibular implant adds volume and outline to the appearance of the jaw. After the implant is properly aligned with the natural jaw, it is fastened in a place with a surgical screw.
complications of mandibular implant are usually limited to temporary nerve numbness inthe area. Most of the feelings return two to three weeks after the procedure. The infection occasionally sets to be treated with antibiotics. Rarely, the plastic surgeon could slightly tilt the implant, causing a minor imbalance in symmetry. If this happens, it may be necessary to surgically adjust the implant to equalize the appearance of the jaw line.