The items were taken in the late 19th century from what was then called the Dutch East Indies. Indonesia had been trying to ...

Mandibular reconstruction plays a pivotal role in restoring anatomy and function following ablative surgery for head and neck ...

One of the most important steps in the evolution of modern mammals was the development of highly sensitive hearing. The ...

While we share bones, joints, and internal plumbing with the rest of the animal kingdom, one tiny facial feature is uniquely ...

Malocclusion refers to the misalignment between the upper and lower teeth, impacting the bite and overall oral health. Causes are a mix of genetics, environmental factors, and childhood habits like ...

Orthognathic surgery is a procedure that lines up your upper and lower jaw. It’s also called corrective jaw surgery. It’s a complex surgery and recovery can be long, but getting it can help you sleep ...

Predatory fish that evolved into the first terrestrial animals on Earth are still revealing insights into the origins of mammals – including new research into the eating habits of lobe-finned fish ...

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 ...

The mandibular jaw symphysis is a critical anatomical feature located at the midline of the lower jaw, where the two halves of the mandible fuse during early childhood. Often referred to simply as the ...

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 ...

A historic (or perhaps more accurately, prehistoric) discovery was made just under the surface of a New York homeowner’s lawn. A complete mastodon jaw was found in the backyard of a home in the Orange ...

A long time ago, on the island of Flores in Indonesia, there lived strange, small-statured humans who dwelled among giant storks and shrunken elephants. But after two decades of research, and no small ...