Mandibular fractures are common in young men for a variety of reasons with the most obvious being due to physical altercations. Factors that tend be positively correlated with these fractures ...

A mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a solution for snoring and sleep apnea. It is also sometimes called a mandibular repositioning device (MRD). According to the American Sleep Apnea ...

Skill and expertise are required in the management of mandibular fractures. To understand the significance of a broken jaw, it is important to understand the anatomy of the jaw. Anatomy of the Jaw ...

Retrognathia (formally known as mandibular retrognathia) is a condition in which the lower jaw is set further back than the upper jaw, making it look like you have a severe overbite. Oftentimes ...

Adults with one or more lower third molars in a close relationship with the mandibular canal were eligible for the study. Patients randomised to the cone beam computed tomography (CBCT ...

Use of a mandibular advancement device (MAD) proved non-inferior to guideline-recommended continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) to reduce blood pressure in patients with hypertension and ...

Mandibular osteotomy refers to surgery that’s performed on your lower jaw (mandible). It’s most often done when your lower jaw protrudes or recedes significantly. The techniques used for this ...

The median follow-up was 3.6 years (interquartile range, 0.95-7.05 years). Mandibular preservation was achieved in 16 of 34 patients (47% [95% CI, 31.49 to 63.24]) in the IA. The disease-free survival ...

Apnea-hypopnea index scores were reduced after 3 months of mandibular advancement device use. Those with severe obstructive sleep apnea demonstrated more improvement with the device. WASHINGTON ...