At KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, a remarkable transformation has taken place for a young boy who had lived his entire childhood with severe limitations. Five-year-old Arav (name changed) was diagnosed with Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Ankylosis, a rare condition where the jaw joint fuses to the skull base. Since infancy, he was unable to open his mouth—making it difficult to eat solid food, speak clearly, or sleep comfortably. The condition also caused significant facial deformity, impacting his social interactions.
A New Smile, A New Life: Jaw Surgery Restores Childhood for 5-Year-Old at KMC Hospital, Mangaluru
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How Jaw Reconstruction Restored a 5-Year-Old’s Smile and Childhood
NewsAt KMC Hospital, Mangaluru, a remarkable transformation has taken place for a young boy who had lived his entire childhood with severe limitations. Five-year-old Arav (name changed) was diagnosed with Temporo-Mandibular Joint (TMJ) Ankylosis, a rare condition where the jaw joint fuses to the skull base. Since infancy, he was unable to open his mouth—making it difficult to eat solid food, speak clearly, or sleep comfortably. The condition also caused significant facial deformity, impacting his social interactions.
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