Introduction The human jaw consists of two parts, which differ clearly from each other in size and shape. The lower jaw (lat. Mandibula) is formed by a very large proportion of bone and is freely connected to the skull via the mandibular joint. The upper jaw (lat. Maxilla) on the other hand is formed by … Upper jaw
Tooth strip and periodontal apparatus The teeth are relatively firmly anchored in the upper jaw by means of the so-called periodontium. In order to be able to fulfil the various protective functions, the periodontium consists of different parts in both the upper and lower jaw. Small but deep indentations within the jawbone (lat. alveoli) contain … Tooth strip and periodontal apparatus | Upper jaw
Diseases of the upper jaw One of the most common diseases of the upper jaw is the fracture of the upper jaw (lat. Fractura maxillae or Fractura ossis maxillaris), which is a fracture of the upper jaw. The fracture of the upper jaw usually shows typical courses (fracture lines) that correspond to the weak points … Diseases of the upper jaw | Upper jaw
The human jaw comprises two parts, the upper jaw and the lower jaw. These two bony structures differ significantly from each other both in size and shape. While the upper jaw (lat. Maxilla) is formed by a paired bone and is firmly connected to the skull bone, the lower jaw (lat. Mandibula) consists of a … Lower jaw
Lower jaw treatment Sensitive treatment of the mandible is carried out by the large mandibular nerve, the inferior alveolar nerve. This nerve represents a split of the nervus mandibularis, which in turn originates from the fifth cranial nerve, the trigeminal nerve. Both the inferior alveolar nerve and the relevant vessels (artery and inferior alveolar vein) … Lower jaw treatment | Lower jaw
