Mandibular bone mineral density (BMD) is a critical indicator of jawbone health, reflecting the mineral composition and structural integrity of the mandible. Fractal analysis, a quantitative method ...

A new study explores the potential of fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) antagonists in restoring defective mandibular bone repair in mouse models of osteochondrodysplasia, a group of genetic ...

Animal evolution has led to some wild anatomical changes, such as jaw bones turning into...ears? A new fossil has been found ...

In a recent study, Associate Professor Makoto Ikeya (Department of Clinical Application) and his team of researchers successfully established a method to generate jawbone-like organoids (mini-organs) ...

Dental implants are pitched as a perfect fix, but the reality is a long surgical process with specific risks and high costs.

Jaw pain may occur on one side due to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sinusitis, bruxism, and more. Treatment will depend on the cause. In some cases, it may be possible to treat jaw pain on one ...

Tyrannosaurus rex dinosaurs chomped through bone by keeping a joint in their lower jaw steady like an alligator, rather than flexible like a snake, according to a study being presented at the American ...

Your skull is made up of 22 bones fused together. Your maxilla is the bone that makes up your upper jaw, cheeks, and the lower part of your eye sockets. In medical terms, a recess means a space or ...

Alexis Melton had rare condition that fused her lower jaw to her skull. — -- A Washington state girl can now show off her smile after doctors were able to "regrow" her lower jaw. Alexis Melton, 7 ...

A new device by Norwegian researchers can help rebuild the faces of patients who have been disfigured by mandibular cancer and help patients with loose teeth caused by periodontitis. The process uses ...

To understand DP, it is helpful to quickly review cranial bones, sutures, fontanels, and neck muscles and consider how they relate to and articulate with each other. Figure 1 provides an overview of ...