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What is the mandible use in regard to the jaw?

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Dr. Kevin Windisch answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

It forms the joint: The maxilla holds the upper teeth and provides occlusion for the lower teeth. It also forms the TMJ joint with the mandible.

Dr Gallia agreed

Answered 3/28/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Lower jaw: The mandible is the lower jaw, the maxilla is the upper jaw. These function against one another through the jaw joint - temporomandibular joint.

Answered 3/28/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

The jawbone: is a bone forming the skull with the cranium (TMJ).

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 3/29/2015

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