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include: Maxillary artery Maxillary nerve Maxillary prominence Maxillary sinus This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Maxillary. If
Maxillary
Upper jaw bone
the fusion of two maxillary bones. In humans, the upper jaw includes the hard palate in the front of the mouth. The two maxillary bones are fused at
Maxilla
Protrusion of the upper or lower human jaw
skull.[clarification needed] In the case of mandibular prognathism (never maxillary prognathism), this is often also referred to as Habsburg chin, Habsburg's
Prognathism
Largest of the paranasal sinuses, and drains into the middle meatus of the nose
The pyramid-shaped maxillary sinus (or antrum of Highmore) is the largest of the paranasal sinuses, located in the maxilla. It drains into the middle
Maxillary_sinus
Artery supplying face structures in humans
The maxillary artery (eg, internal maxillary artery) supplies deep structures of the face. It branches from the external carotid artery just deep to the
Maxillary_artery
Maxillary process is commonly an alternate name for the maxillary prominence. Maxillary process may also refer to the maxillary process of inferior nasal
Maxillary_process
Tooth
The maxillary central incisor is a human tooth in the front upper jaw, or maxilla, and is usually the most visible of all teeth in the mouth. It is located
Maxillary_central_incisor
Underdevelopment of the upper jawbone (maxilla)
Maxillary hypoplasia, or maxillary deficiency, is an underdevelopment of the bones of the upper jaw. It is associated with Crouzon syndrome, Angelman syndrome
Maxillary_hypoplasia
Front teeth of most mammals
incisors are: maxillary central incisor (upper jaw, closest to the center of the lips) maxillary lateral incisor (upper jaw, beside the maxillary central incisor)
Incisor
Long, pointed tooth in mammals
canines are the anterior-most teeth in the maxillary bone. The four canines in humans are the two upper maxillary canines and the two lower mandibular canines
Canine_tooth
The maxillary hiatus (also known as maxillary sinus ostium, maxillary ostium, or opening from the maxillary sinus)[citation needed] is the opening of
Maxillary_hiatus
Tooth (one of a pair) in upper jaw adjacent to the maxillary central incisor
maxillary lateral incisors are a pair of upper (maxillary) teeth that are located laterally (away from the midline of the face) from both maxillary central
Maxillary_lateral_incisor
Human tooth
The maxillary first molar is the human tooth located laterally (away from the midline of the face) from both the maxillary second premolars of the mouth
Maxillary_first_molar
Field of anatomy dedicated to human teeth
except for maxillary first premolars, usually have one root. Maxillary first premolars and mandibular molars usually have two roots. Maxillary molars usually
Dental_anatomy
Air-filled spaces surrounding the nasal cavity
of four paired air-filled spaces that surround the nasal cavity. The maxillary sinuses are located below the eyes; the frontal sinuses are above the
Paranasal_sinuses
Large tooth at the back of the human mouth
soft, processed foods. The morphology of wisdom teeth can be variable. Maxillary (upper) third molars commonly have a triangular crown with a deep central
Wisdom_tooth
Inflammation of the sinus' membranes
be classified by the sinus cavity it affects: Maxillary – may cause pain or pressure in the maxillary (cheek) region, often experienced as a toothache
Sinusitis
Second set of teeth in diphyodont mammals
six maxillary and six mandibular molars, four maxillary and four mandibular premolars, two maxillary and two mandibular canines, four maxillary and four
Permanent_teeth
Upper teeth on the sides of the mouth
The maxillary second premolar is one of two teeth located in the upper maxilar, laterally (away from the midline of the face) from both the maxillary first
Maxillary_second_premolar
Type of tooth
In human dentistry, the maxillary canine is the tooth located laterally (away from the midline of the face) from both maxillary lateral incisors of the
Maxillary_canine
Large tooth at the back of the mouth
mouth contains upper (maxillary) and lower (mandibular) molars. They are: maxillary first molar, maxillary second molar, maxillary third molar, mandibular
Molar_(tooth)
Upper teeth at the back of the mouth
The maxillary second molar is the tooth located distally (away from the midline of the face) from both the maxillary first molars of the mouth but mesial
Maxillary_second_molar
Upper teeth on the sides of the mouth
The maxillary first premolar is one of two premolars that exist in the maxilla. Premolars are only found in the adult dentition and typically erupt at
Maxillary_first_premolar
An ectopic maxillary canine is a canine which is following abnormal path of eruption in the maxilla. An impacted tooth is one which is blocked from erupting
Maxillary_ectopic_canine
Branch of the trigeminal nerve responsible for the mid-face
In neuroanatomy, the maxillary nerve (V2) is one of the three branches or divisions of the trigeminal nerve, the fifth (CN V) cranial nerve. It comprises
Maxillary_nerve
Collapse of an air sinus
is a spontaneous, asymptomatic collapse of an air sinus (usually the maxillary sinus and orbital floor) associated with negative sinus pressures. It
Silent_sinus_syndrome
Transitional teeth located between the canine and molar teeth
the canines to the molars. The premolars in humans are the maxillary first premolar, maxillary second premolar, mandibular first premolar, and the mandibular
Premolar
Medical intervention
vertically, rotationally) and permitted segmentation or expansion. Early maxillary osteotomies, performed in the 1860s, primarily aimed to improve surgical
Le_Fort_I_osteotomy
Part of human anatomy
support the teeth) are innervated by the maxillary and mandibular nerves – divisions of the trigeminal nerve. Maxillary (upper) teeth and their associated periodontal
Human_mouth
forward from its cephalic border, is a triangular process, the maxillary prominence (or maxillary process), the ventral extremity of which is separated from
Maxillary_prominence
Skeleton of a snake
pterygoid is connected with the maxillary by the ectopterygoid or transverse bone, which may be very long, and the maxillary often emits a process towards
Snake_skeleton
Surgery to restore bone for dental implants
Maxillary sinus floor augmentation (also known as a sinus lift, sinus graft, or sinus augmentation) is a surgical procedure that increases the amount
Sinus_lift
In dentistry, contact between teeth
contact between teeth. More technically, it is the relationship between the maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth when they approach each other, as
Occlusion_(dentistry)
Operation to remove mucosa of the maxillary sinus
operation to remove irreversibly damaged mucosa of the maxillary sinus. It is done when maxillary sinusitis is not cured by medication or other non-invasive
Caldwell-Luc_surgery
Hard structure of the mouth
A tooth (pl.: teeth) is a hard, calcified structure found in the jaws (or mouths) of many vertebrates and used to break down food. Some animals, particularly
Tooth
Facial bone
and a temporal surface; four processes (the frontosphenoidal, orbital, maxillary, and temporal), and four borders. The term zygomatic derives from the
Zygomatic_bone
Rounded eminence of the maxilla
of the infratemporal surface of the maxilla is a rounded eminence, the maxillary tuberosity, especially prominent after the growth of the wisdom tooth;
Maxillary_tuberosity
Artery supplying the meninges
typically the third branch of the first portion of the maxillary artery. After branching off the maxillary artery in the infratemporal fossa, it runs through
Middle_meningeal_artery
Blood vessel
pterygomeningeal artery, small meningeal or parvidural branch) is a branch of the maxillary artery that ascends through the foramen ovale to enter the cranial cavity
Accessory_meningeal_artery
Feature of human teeth
angle of maxillary first molars. This extra cusp is usually found on the secondary maxillary first molars and is rarely seen on primary maxillary second
Cusp_of_Carabelli
Overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors
Overbite is the extent of vertical (superior-inferior) overlap of the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors, measured relative
Overbite
appliances. These appliances can be used to achieve expansion in the maxillary arch; there are devices for mandibular expansion or lower expansion too
List_of_palatal_expanders
Muscle of mastication
medial pterygoid muscle. It is supplied by pterygoid branches of the maxillary artery, and the lateral pterygoid nerve (from the mandibular nerve, CN
Lateral_pterygoid_muscle
World's most commonly used dental notation
Numbering System) 11 21 51 61 maxillary central incisor 1 41 31 81 71 mandibular central incisor 1 12 22 52 62 maxillary lateral incisor 1 42 32 82 72
FDI World Dental Federation notation
FDI_World_Dental_Federation_notation
Vein of the head
The maxillary vein or internal maxillary vein is a vein of the head. It is a short trunk which accompanies (the first part of) the maxillary artery. It
Maxillary_vein
One of two pairs of structures on arthropod heads
maxillae are derived from the 4th and 5th segment of the head and the maxillary palps; segmented appendages extending from the base of the maxilla represent
Maxilla_(arthropod_mouthpart)
Major artery of the head and neck
artery. It terminates by splitting into the superficial temporal and maxillary artery within the parotid gland. The external carotid artery arises from
External_carotid_artery
Medical condition
creation of an OAC is most commonly due to the extraction of a maxillary tooth (typically a maxillary first molar) which is closely related to the antral floor
Oroantral_fistula
Opening in the maxillary bone of the skull
infraorbital foramen is one of two small holes in the skull's upper jawbone (maxillary bone), located below the eye socket and to the left and right of the nose
Infraorbital_foramen
Prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth
distinction being whether they fit onto the mandibular arch or on the maxillary arch. Dentures can help people via: Mastication: chewing ability is improved
Dentures
Calcified whitish structure in humans' mouths used to break down food
sequence. The maxillary teeth are the maxillary central incisors (teeth 8 and 9 in the diagram), maxillary lateral incisors (7 and 10), maxillary canines (6
Human_tooth
Cranial nerve responsible for the face's senses and motor functions
branches: the ophthalmic nerve (V1), the maxillary nerve (V2), and the mandibular nerve (V3). The ophthalmic and maxillary nerves are purely sensory, whereas
Trigeminal_nerve
Radiographic view
radiographic view of the skull. It is commonly used to get a better view of the maxillary sinuses. An x-ray beam is angled at 45° to the orbitomeatal line. The
Waters'_view
Extent of horizontal overlap of the top and bottom front teeth (incisors)
the maxillary central incisors over the mandibular central incisors. In class II (division I) malocclusion the overjet is increased as the maxillary central
Overjet
Lining of the maxillary sinus cavity
In anatomy, the Schneiderian membrane is the membranous lining of the maxillary sinus cavity. Microscopically there is a bilaminar membrane with pseudostratified
Schneiderian_membrane
Bone projections in the maxillary sinus
Underwood's septa (or maxillary sinus septa, singular septum) are fin-shaped projections of bone that may exist in the maxillary sinus, first described
Underwood's_septa
Blood vessel
the maxillary artery. It is one of two or three superior alveolar arteries. It provides arterial supply to the molar and premolar teeth, maxillary sinus
Posterior superior alveolar artery
Posterior_superior_alveolar_artery
Medical intervention
surgically assisted rapid maxillary expansion (SARME), is a technique in the field of orthodontics which is used to expand the maxillary arch. This technique
Surgically assisted rapid palatal expansion
Surgically_assisted_rapid_palatal_expansion
Medical implant
for placement of dental implants. A maxillary implant is an implant that is placed between the jaw and the maxillary sinuses. It is inserted during a sinus
Sinus_implant
Separator of the left and right airways in the nose
is called the maxillary crest; it articulates in front with the septal nasal cartilage, and at the back with the vomer. The maxillary crest is described
Nasal_septum
Blood vessel
infraorbital artery is a small artery in the head that arises from the maxillary artery and passes through the inferior orbital fissure to enter the orbit
Infraorbital_artery
Fossa in the skull
ganglion suspended by nerve roots from the maxillary nerve the terminal third of the maxillary artery the maxillary nerve (CN V2, the second division of the
Pterygopalatine_fossa
Feature of the human face
supply the septum and the vestibule. The maxillary sinus is supplied by superior alveolar nerves from the maxillary and infraorbital nerves. The frontal sinus
Human_nose
Orthodontics device to widen the upper jaw
dental changes than skeletal ones, leading to tipping of buccal teeth. Maxillary expansion is indicated in cases with a difference in the width of the
Palatal_expansion
Branch of the infraorbital nerve
the maxillary nerve (CN V2). It typically arises within the infraorbital canal of the maxilla and descends along the lateral wall of the maxillary sinus
Middle superior alveolar nerve
Middle_superior_alveolar_nerve
Nerves of the face
teeth and surrounding alveolar process of the jaws. In the upper jaw, the maxillary nerve gives rise to the superior alveolar nerves, classically described
Alveolar_nerve
Lower jaw bone
In jawed vertebrates, the mandible (from the Latin mandibula, 'for chewing'), lower jaw, or jawbone is a bone that makes up the lower – and typically more
Mandible
lamina, the maxillary process, curves downward and laterally; it articulates with the maxilla and forms a part of the medial wall of the maxillary sinus. This
Maxillary process of inferior nasal concha
Maxillary_process_of_inferior_nasal_concha
Type of head injury
through the maxillary bone and provides sensation to the central face. Additionally, the maxillary bone contains the upper row of teeth (maxillary dentition)
Le_Fort_fracture_of_skull
Family of flies
world. A crane fly can be identified as a member of Tipulidae by its maxillary palps, which is the pair of appendages that hang down from the front of
Tipulidae
Surgical treatment
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) is a surgical speciality focusing on reconstructive surgery of the face, facial trauma surgery, the mouth, head and
Oral and maxillofacial surgery
Oral_and_maxillofacial_surgery
the dental articulator. Specifically, it transfers the relationship of maxillary arch and temporomandibular joint to the casts. It records the upper model's
Face-bow
Medical condition
fractures (right). Le Fort I fractures, also called Guérin or horizontal maxillary fractures, involve the maxilla, separating it from the palate. Le Fort
Facial_trauma
Infection originating in a tooth
of maxillary dentition, or maxillary dental trauma. Infections associated with teeth may be responsible for approximately 20% of cases of maxillary sinusitis
Odontogenic_infection
Parasympathetic ganglion in the pterygopalatine fossa
petrosal nerve branch of the facial nerve and deep petrosal nerve) and maxillary division of the trigeminal nerve. Its postsynaptic axons project to the
Pterygopalatine_ganglion
Muscle involved in chewing
lateral pterygoid plate. The smaller, superficial head originates from the maxillary tuberosity and the pyramidal process of the palatine bone. Its fibers
Medial_pterygoid_muscle
Condition of having extra teeth beyond the regular number of teeth
when seen in young children, is associated with a disturbance of the maxillary incisor region. This commonly results in the impaction of the incisors
Hyperdontia
Maxillary lateral incisor agenesis (MLIA) is lack of development (agenesis) of one or both of the maxillary lateral incisor teeth. In normal human dentition
Maxillary lateral incisor agenesis
Maxillary_lateral_incisor_agenesis
Branch of the maxillary nerve supplying the face
The infraorbital nerve is a branch of the maxillary nerve (itself a branch of the trigeminal nerve (CN V)). It arises in the pterygopalatine fossa. It
Infraorbital_nerve
Cavity that is part of the skull
muscle and medial pterygoid muscle. The infratemporal fossa contains the maxillary artery (originating from the external carotid artery). It also contains
Infratemporal_fossa
Lymph nodes of the face
They are further divided into 4 groups: Malar (also infraorbital or maxillary[obsolete source]) lymph nodes - situated in the infraorbital region (from
Facial_lymph_nodes
Blood vessel network
plexus upon and within the lateral pterygoid muscle. It drains by a short maxillary vein. It is a venous plexus of considerable size, situated between the
Pterygoid_plexus
Clinical application of cephalometry (measurement of parts of the head)
Midfacial Arc – From Te and should pass tangent to the mesial surface of the maxillary first molar This analysis was developed by Egil Peter Harvold in 1974
Cephalometric_analysis
Rigid organs of the skeleton of vertebrates
foramen Orbital bones Anterior nasal spine Infratemporal: Alveolar canals Maxillary tuberosity Orbital: Infraorbital groove Infraorbital canal Nasal: Greater
Bone
Sneezing in response to numerous stimuli
an afferent nerve fiber signal propagating through the ophthalmic and maxillary branches of the trigeminal nerve to the trigeminal nerve nuclei in the
Photic_sneeze_reflex
region of the canine fossa, and that infections originating from the maxillary canine tooth may spread to involve the space. Infra-orbital is derived
Canine_space
Artery to portions of the superficial face
The facial artery, formerly called the external maxillary artery, is a branch of the external carotid artery that supplies blood to superficial structures
Facial_artery
transmits the pharyngeal nerve (pharyngeal branch of maxillary nerve), and the pharyngeal branch of maxillary artery. Its proximal opening is situated inferoposteriorly
Palatovaginal_canal
Branch of the infraorbital nerve
a branch of the maxillary nerve (CN V2)). It passes through the canalis sinuosus and descends in the anterior wall of the maxillary sinus. It contributes
Anterior superior alveolar nerve
Anterior_superior_alveolar_nerve
Blood vessel
The deep auricular artery is a branch of the maxillary artery. The deep auricular artery pierces the external acoustic meatus. It provides arterial supply
Deep_auricular_artery
Overview of different dental naming systems
respectively. When speaking about a certain tooth such as the permanent maxillary central incisor, the notation is pronounced “one, one”.[citation needed]
Dental_notation
Area of teeth covered by enamel
flatter and less pointed than those of maxillary canines. In the primary dentition, maxillary canines maxillary canines have prominent, sharp cusps with
Crown_(tooth)
Artery of the posterior face
The descending palatine artery is a branch of the third part of the maxillary artery supplying the hard and soft palate. It descends through the greater
Descending_palatine_artery
Artery in the human face
is a small artery in the head. It branches off the second part of the maxillary artery and supplies the cheek and buccinator muscle. It runs obliquely
Buccal_artery
Dental surgical procedure
impacted teeth to minimise post denture insertion discomfort. The degree of maxillary sinus pneumatization, and the position of the inferior alveolar canal
Alveoloplasty
Collection of pus in or around a tooth
material in the lesion Associated periodontal disease Penetration of the maxillary sinus Following conventional, adequate root canal therapy, abscesses that
Dental_abscess
Medical condition
for maxillary (upper) first premolars, usually have one root. Maxillary first premolars and mandibular molars usually have two roots. Maxillary molars
Supernumerary_root
Order of fish
families only have extremely reduced maxillary barbels. The palatine-maxillary system is responsible for moving the maxillary barbels; it is a system of ligaments
Catfish
Branch of the pterygopalatine ganglion
maxillary nerve, and parasympathetic fibers from the nerve of the pterygoid canal. It may be anaesthetised for procedures of the mouth and maxillary (upper)
Greater_palatine_nerve
Possible shape of human incisor teeth
Portin P, Alvesalo L (July 1974). "The inheritance of shovel shape in maxillary central incisors". American Journal of Physical Anthropology. 41 (1):
Shovel-shaped_incisors
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Boy/Male
Egyptian Muslim
He shall add.
Boy/Male
Indian
Servant of the benefactor (Allah)
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Protector
Girl/Female
Indian
One who Continues Families Rich Tradition
Boy/Male
French
Name of a king.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : nickname for someone with fair hair or a lock of fair hair, from Middle English schirloc, composed of words meaning ‘bright’, ‘fair’ + ‘lock (of hair)’. This surname has also been established in Ireland since the 13th century.
Girl/Female
Arabic, Australian, Japanese
Ruler; Supreme; Talented; Obedient; Wife of Kazuya in Teken
Boy/Male
Tamil
Virtuous maiden
Boy/Male
Australian, Christian, Gaelic, Scottish
Very Dear One; Dear Man; Liked
Male
English
 Short form of English Alexander, ALEC means "defender of mankind." Compare with other forms of Alec.
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n.
One of a tribe of beetles, having long maxillary palpi.
n.
One of a group of aquatic beetles (Palpicornia) having short club-shaped antennae, and long maxillary palpi.
n.
The principal maxillary bone; the maxilla.
n. pl.
An order of fishes generally having the maxillary bone united with the premaxillary, and the articular united with the dentary.
a.
Situated in front of the maxillary bones; pertaining to the premaxillae; intermaxillary.
n.
A feeler; especially, one of the jointed sense organs attached to the mouth organs of insects, arachnids, crustaceans, and annelids; as, the mandibular palpi, maxillary palpi, and labial palpi. The palpi of male spiders serve as sexual organs. Called also palp. See Illust. of Arthrogastra and Orthoptera.
n.
One of a family of clavicorn beetles, including those which have very long maxillary palpi.
n.
Of or pertaining to a maxilla.
n. pl.
A division of serpents which have some of the posterior maxillary teeth grooved for fangs.
a.
Pertaining to the maxillary and turbinal regions of the skull.
a.
Pertaining to the maxillary and palatine regions of the skull; as, the maxillo-palatine process of the maxilla. Also used as n.
n.
One of a family of beetles having the maxillary palpi terminating in a hatchet-shaped joint.
a.
Between the maxillary bones.
a.
Alt. of Maxillary
a.
Pertaining to either the upper or the lower jaw, but now usually applied to the upper jaw only.
n.
A bone on either side of the middle line between the nose and mouth, forming the anterior part of each half of the upper jawbone; the intermaxilla. In man the premaxillae become united and form the incisor part of the maxillary bone.