What is the upper jaw? The maxilla, which consists of two bones, is part of the facial skull. It consists of a stocky body (corpus maxillae) with four surfaces (facies anterior, infratemporalis, orbitalis and nasalis) and four bony processes (processus frontalis, zygomaticus, alveolaris and palatinus) extending from this body. The maxillary body contains the paired … Upper Jaw (Maxilla): Anatomy & Function
By the ethmoid bone, physicians mean a multi-unit cranial bone of the bony orbit. The ethmoid bone is involved in the anatomic structure of the orbits, as well as the nasal cavities and the frontal sinus, and serves as an attachment point for the olfactory system. The ethmoid bone can be affected by fractures, inflammation, … Ethmoid Bone: Structure, Function & Diseases
The nasal septum is median in location and separates the interior of the nose into left and right nasal cavities. Various diseases can affect the function of the nasal septum, with deviated septum (curvature of the nasal septum) being one of the most common disorders. What is the nasal septum? The nasal septum (septum nasi … Nasal Septum: Structure, Function & Diseases
Definition The palate is the structure between oral cavity and nasal cavity. It forms both the roof for the oral cavity and the floor for the nasal cavity. Diseases of the palate Pain in the palate can have many different causes and take on different forms. A precise diagnosis of the occurrence of palatal pain … The palate
Functions of the palate The fore part of the palate, the hard palate, separates above all the mouth from the nasal cavity from each other. Due to the resistance it offers through its hard structure, the hard palate serves as an abutment against the tongue and thus supports the swallowing process by pushing the tongue … Functions of the palate | The palate
Anatomical structures around the palate The following structures can be distinguished anatomically: The hard and the soft palate The soft palate The palatal tonsils The uvula The palatal arch Palatal Musculature The palate is part of the upper jaw bone (maxilla) and is divided into two sections. The hard palate (Palatum durum) and the soft … Anatomical structures around the palate | The palate
Dentistry understands dynamic occlusion as the contacts of the teeth that result from a movement of the lower jaw. Dentists diagnose normative or deviant dynamic occlusion using a special film that takes the impression of the teeth. Disorders of dynamic occlusion can cause discomfort that may spread to the entire body, making it difficult for … Dynamic Occlusion: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Habitual occlusion corresponds to the habitually adopted tooth-closure position, which usually occurs at maximum frequent contact. In malocclusions, the habitual occlusion does not correspond to the physiologically intended occlusion. The so-called occlusion line helps to objectify bite malocclusions. What is habitual occlusion? Habitual occlusion corresponds to the habitually adopted tooth-closure position, which usually occurs at … Habitual Occlusion: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The teeth of the lower jaw normally meet those of the upper jaw in what is called the occlusal plane. Deviations from this plane of contact are called nonocclusions and are malocclusions of the dentition. Causes include dental anomalies, facial skeletal anomalies, and dental trauma. What is nonocclusion? Occlusion is the term dentistry uses to … Nonocclusion: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Adhesive pads belong to the group of adhesives and represent materials designed to improve the hold of a denture. They help to increase the biting strength of denture wearers and limit typical wear and tear of the jawbone. However, in the case of ill-fitting dentures, even adhesive pads do not improve retention. What is an … Adhesive Pillow: Application & Health Benefits
Anatomy The orbita is the paired cavity that contains the eyeball and the appendages of the visual system. The bones of the skull are divided into the cranial skull and the facial skull. The facial skull comprises many small bones that form the fine structures of the face and give it its shape. The eye … Orbital cavity
Diseases of the eye socket Some of the structures within the eye socket are sensitive to pain and can become diseased. Pain in the eye is most often caused by the eyelids, the lacrimal gland or the conjunctiva. Since the eye socket provides an opening into the inside of the body, it is also an … Diseases of the eye socket | Orbital cavity
