Bifid mandibular condyle (BMC) represents an uncommon anatomical variation where the mandibular condyle splits into two distinct heads. Such morphological differences have been associated, albeit ...
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Chewing: We don’t think about it, we just do it. But biologists don’t know a lot about how chewing behavior leaves telltale signs on the underlying bones. To find out, researchers at the Jacobs School ...
An implant launched in the ’80s gave hope to thousands of people suffering with disorders of the temporomandibular joint, commonly known as the TMJ. Many who received the treatment to solve issues ...
UCI student peforms biochemical engineering research. Photo Courtesy: Steve Zylius/UC Irvine Communications UCI said it received a $6 million grant from the California Institute for Regenerative ...
Q The left side of my jaw used to click when I chewed. It was odd, but it didn’t bother me. Then one day last year, I couldn’t fully open ...
Yes, you can treat the symptoms – but working out the causes is probably more effective. Here’s what to look for.
Lockjaw occurs when chewing muscles spasm, restricting the opening of the mouth. Diagnosis may involve a physical exam, blood tests, and imaging like CT scans or MRIs. Mild cases of lockjaw can be ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Chewing: We don’t think about it, we just do it. But biologists don’t know a lot about how chewing behavior leaves telltale signs on the underlying bones. To find out, researchers at ...