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The jaw is any opposable articulated structure at the entrance of the mouth, typically used for grasping and manipulating food. The term jaws is also broadly applied to the whole of the structures constituting the vault of the mouth and serving to open and close it and is part of the body plan of most animals.

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05-22-2009 11:11 AM
0 3 Cancer
Juhana Harju: Previously it was thought that the risk of developing osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) from bisphosphonates in pill form were "negligible," although there was a noted risk in people taking the higher-dose intravenous form of the drug. Now a new...
01-05-2009 02:55 PM
5 6 Osteoporosis
dumb_fishie99: So I went to a dentist last Saturday, and managed to handle the gagging issue even despite their assembly-line approach. I learned the anti-gagging tricks on the dental phobia forum. Anyway, they want to charge me $400 to do a deep cleaning...
12-13-2008 05:30 PM
19 219 Dentistry
oralhealth@comcast.net: In the edentulous the jaw bone usually shrinks over time. Is it because of (1) aging, (2) poor nutrition, such as low vit D levels, smoking, low calcium levels, or (3) lack of teeth. This shrinking is unpredictable. Why should it be...
11-27-2008 02:31 PM
1 507 Dentistry
jerm: I have muscle twitches throughout the day, to go along with my pain, but only on one side of my face in the masseter. Is this a normal symptom with bruxism/tmd?
08-11-2008 09:17 PM
13 287 Dentistry
Robert: Can an infected tooth cause tenderness in the lower jaw? Starting to have some discomfort chewing on a lower left first molar. But more concerning, the jawbone below it seems tender. Is it possible that it is related, or are they likely two...
07-13-2008 01:22 AM
8 208 Dentistry
The Webby: In article <6a8f2be2-8829-4dd2-8fed-ff690e58a601@62g2000hsn.googlegroups.com>, ales.normales@gmail.com wrote: > The symptoms of TMJ you may be experiencing include: > > * Pain and soreness in your jaw joint and muscles of your face > ...
03-09-2008 02:10 AM
7 304 Dentistry
JOHN: http://whale.to/y/aluminium.htm "But the amount of aluminum being injected into infants as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is a jaw dropper. The average birth weight for a baby is 7.4 lbs. (3.4 kg.) They receive...
03-06-2008 04:34 PM
5 6 Children's health
trigonometry1972@gmail.com: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/01/080102122309.htm
01-04-2008 09:41 AM
0 4 Osteoporosis
Falak: what are the causes????
10-23-2007 06:27 PM
1 193 Dentistry
RealPerson: http://news.sympatico.msn.ctv.ca/TopStories/ContentPosting.aspx?feedname=CTV-TOPSTORIES_V2&newsitemid=CTVNews%2f20070916%2fJaw_implants_070916&showbyline=True Faulty jaw implant victims sue Health Canada Health Canada is facing an...
09-26-2007 09:30 PM
2 240 Dentistry
Robert11: Hello, Have been getting substantial pain lately in the joint of the jaw (one side only) Do I want to see a Dentist (specialist) for this ? Type ? Or a medical physician ? Again, what medical specialty would cover this ?
09-20-2007 02:02 PM
4 183 Dentistry
IrishWinks: Hi, My older brother has been diagnosed with Osteonecrosis. Bone is protruding out of his jaw and he has multiple small fractures of his jaw. He has never been on any of the meds known to cause it. He has suffered no trauma to his jaw. His...
07-14-2007 05:37 PM
2 3 Cancer
Derek Lawler: A periodontist recommended that I have the innermost left lower molar removed because of infection and bone loss. When I went in to have the extraction done the oral surgeon looked at my record and saw that I was taking Actonel. He told me he...
06-11-2007 02:07 PM
16 255 Dentistry
Morgan: Its been 6 days now that the left side of my jaw hurts when I open wide, bite hard or clench. My bite feels off. If I try to bite the normal way I feel muscle pain located in the cheekbone area. The left side of my face feels stiff when I open my...
04-25-2007 02:06 PM
6 224 Dentistry
Morgan: Its been 6 days now that the left side of my jaw hurts when I open wide, bite hard or clench. My bite feels off. If I try to bite the normal way I feel muscle pain located in the cheekbone area. The left side of my face feels stiff when I open my...
04-24-2007 08:02 PM
1 231 Dentistry
Matti Narkia: Weitzman R, Sauter N, Eriksen EF, Tarassoff PG, Lacerna LV, Dias R, Altmeyer A, Csermak-Renner K, McGrath L, Lantwicki L, Hohneker JA. Critical review: Updated recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteonecrosis of the...
04-23-2007 02:51 PM
1 2 Cancer
J: <http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/health/myoperation.html?in_article_id=441894&in_page_id=1989&in_a_source=> The doctors made me a new jaw from my shoulder - with ready fitted teeth By MARTYN HALLE - More by this author » Last...
04-14-2007 09:58 AM
0 1 Cancer
Phil: I broke a tooth and had to have a crown placed on the tooth. The dentist used Litocain to deaden the tooth and apparently the needle damaged the muscle in my jaw. I woke up the next morning and was only able to open my mouth about an inch. I...
02-09-2007 03:39 PM
30 406 Dentistry
Sangu1ne: Sorry if this posts twice... but my topic didn't seem to show up in the list at all...???? Dear all, I'm in a bind. Dunno what to do. Have already seen the orthodontist and am getting braces probably within a couple of months. This is in...
12-09-2006 04:29 PM
5 297 Dentistry

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