Background: The lingula is an important landmark for conducting certain mandibular surgery procedures, such as sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) and intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO). The ...

Recent research has focused on the anatomical variability of the mandible, particularly the lingual foramina and canals, and their implications for surgical procedures. One significant study ...

The dissection was carried medially along the ramus of the mandible, including the facial veins, external maxillary artery, the submaxillary gland with its duct and the lingual salivary glands.

A newborn girl was referred to the otolaryngology service after prenatal imaging showed a right mandibular mass. Physical examination revealed a 1–2 cm mass along the right mandible with the ...

This year's trade show was positively jam-packed with some of the coolest new tech we've seen. Here's what we can't wait to ...

Genioglossus advancement involves taking the tongue muscle that attaches to the lower jaw and pulling it forward ... and partially remove the epiglottis. Lingual tonsillectomy involves removing ...

ATEN-POUND bite requires a forty-pound contraction of the human jaw muscles. That is because the jaws are built on the principle of a pair of tongs, The power is applied near the joint ...

What is a nose lift? What is mandible trimming? Can you do both a nose lift and mandible trimming at the same time? What are the benefits of doing both a nose lift and mandible trimming? Enhance your ...

An image of an anole (a species of ‘false chameleon’) crushing a snail with its jaws. Credit: Professor Anthony Herrel University of Bristol researchers reveal key drivers behind diverse jaw shapes in ...

Most people with lingual injuries find that the condition ... and medical procedures can also cause numbness of the mouth or jaw. Examples include: certain chemotherapy drugs radiation therapy ...