mandibular
Relating to jawbone
Mandibular is the adjective form of mandible, referring to the jaw or jawbone, particularly the lower jaw in vertebrates.
In anatomy and dentistry, it describes structures, nerves, or conditions relating to this bone: mandibular fracture, mandibular nerve, mandibular advancement surgery.
In insects and crustaceans, mandibular refers to the paired mouthparts used for biting and chewing.
Device placed inside tissue
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
- bracesDental alignment devices
- extractionAct of removing
- molarRear crushing tooth
incisor · canine · premolar · dentures · malocclusion · occlusion · bite · jaw alignment
Upper jaw bone
- condyleRounded articular bone projection
- ramusAnatomical branching structure
- symphysisCartilaginous bone junction
- coronoidShaped like crow's beak
alveolar · foramen · canal · fossa · arch · bone · angle · notch
Three-branched facial nerve
- buccalPertaining to cheeks
- lingualOf the tongue
- nerve blockInjection numbing specific area
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
numbness · paresthesia · neuralgia · sensory
implant
Device placed inside tissue
- orthodonticsDental specialty for alignment
- bracesDental alignment devices
- extractionAct of removing
molar · incisor · canine · premolar · dentures · malocclusion · occlusion · bite · jaw alignment · dental arch
maxilla
Upper jaw bone
- condyleRounded articular bone projection
- ramusAnatomical branching structure
- symphysisCartilaginous bone junction
coronoid · alveolar · foramen · canal · fossa · arch · bone · angle · notch · protuberance
trigeminal
Three-branched facial nerve
- buccalPertaining to cheeks
- lingualOf the tongue
- nerve blockInjection numbing specific area
anesthesia · numbness · paresthesia · neuralgia · sensory
chewing
Crushing food orally
chomp · crunch · nibble · teeth · molars · incisors · digestion · saliva · bolus · temporalis