maxillofacial
Concerning jaw anatomy
Maxillofacial refers to the jaw and face considered together, especially in medical and surgical contexts: maxillofacial surgery, maxillofacial trauma.
The term covers the bones, muscles, and soft tissues of the lower face—particularly injuries, deformities, and diseases affecting the mouth, jaw, and surrounding structures.
Oral surgeons and plastic surgeons often specialize in maxillofacial procedures.
Lower facial bone
- orbitalRevolving around another
- temporomandibularOf the jaw hinge
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- nasalOf the nose
sphenoid · ethmoid · lacrimal · vomer · alveolar · infraorbital · foramen · fossa
Of the jaw hinge
- TMJJaw-skull connection, abbreviated
- mandibularOf the lower jaw
- masticationTeeth-based food breakdown
- articulationClear vocal expression
malocclusion · retrognathia · ankylosis · bruxism · bite · occlusion · masseter · condyle
Device placed inside tissue
- alveolarOf tooth sockets
- extractionAct of removing
- impactionFirmly lodged condition
- wisdom toothLate-erupting back molar
periodontal · root · molar · incisor · socket · bone graft · ridge · prosthetic
Rebuilding after destruction
- fixationPersistent mental attachment
- platingSurface metal application
- graftIllicit political gain
- flapOne-sided attached cover
resection · debridement · reduction · wiring · distraction · implant · prosthesis · incision
Surgery reshaping the nose
- blepharoplastySurgical eyelid reshaping
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- augmentationAct of adding more
- reductionMaking something smaller
asymmetry · aesthetics · profile · chin · cheekbone · jawline · rejuvenation · implant
Split in hard material
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- hematomaBlood collected outside vessels
- contusionTissue damage beneath skin
avulsion · displacement · comminuted · blowout · nasal bone · gunshot · splinting · reduction
mandible
Lower facial bone
- orbitalRevolving around another
- temporomandibularOf the jaw hinge
- palateOral cavity ceiling
nasal · sphenoid · ethmoid · lacrimal · vomer · alveolar · infraorbital · foramen · fossa · ramus
temporomandibular
Of the jaw hinge
- TMJJaw-skull connection, abbreviated
- mandibularOf the lower jaw
- masticationTeeth-based food breakdown
articulation · malocclusion · retrognathia · ankylosis · bruxism · bite · occlusion · masseter · condyle · disc
implant
Device placed inside tissue
- alveolarOf tooth sockets
- extractionAct of removing
- impactionFirmly lodged condition
wisdom tooth · periodontal · root · molar · incisor · socket · bone graft · ridge · prosthetic · malocclusion
reconstruction
Rebuilding after destruction
flap · resection · debridement · reduction · wiring · distraction · implant · prosthesis · incision · suture
rhinoplasty
Surgery reshaping the nose
- blepharoplastySurgical eyelid reshaping
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
- augmentationAct of adding more
reduction · asymmetry · aesthetics · profile · chin · cheekbone · jawline · rejuvenation · implant · repositioning
fracture
Split in hard material
- injuryPhysical or psychological harm
- lacerationTorn, ragged wound
- hematomaBlood collected outside vessels
contusion · avulsion · displacement · comminuted · blowout · nasal bone · gunshot · splinting · reduction · swelling
maxillofacialdental
Relating to teeth
orthopedic · podiatric · neurological · cardiothoracic · general surgery
facial, facially, maxilla, maxillary, facies, maxillae, maxillas