(n.) One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
(n.) Hence, also, the bone itself with the teeth and covering.
(n.) In the plural, the mouth.
(n.) Fig.: Anything resembling the jaw of an animal in form or action; esp., pl., the mouth or way of entrance; as, the jaws of a pass; the jaws of darkness; the jaws of death.
(n.) A notch or opening.
(n.) A notched or forked part, adapted for holding an object in place; as, the jaw of a railway-car pedestal. See Axle guard.
(n.) One of a pair of opposing parts which are movable towards or from each other, for grasping or crushing anything between them, as, the jaws of a vise, or the jaws of a stone-crushing machine.
(n.) The inner end of a boom or gaff, hollowed in a half circle so as to move freely on a mast.
(n.) Impudent or abusive talk.
(v. i.) To scold; to clamor.
(v. t.) To assail or abuse by scolding.
Example Sentences:
(1) However, the effect of prior jaw motion and the effect of the recording site on the EMG amplitudes and on the vertical dimension of minimum EMG activity have not been documented.
(2) Radiologists may encounter patients with fixed dental prostheses that may produce image distortion on MRI scans of the face and jaw.
(3) Based on the findings of our recent longitudinal study on the abnormalities of the dentition in cleidocranial dysplasia (CCD), a hypothesis has been proposed, which makes it possible to predict time of onset of formation of supernumerary teeth and their location in the jaws.
(4) The EMG silent periods (SP) produced in the open-close-clench cycle and jaw-jerk reflex were compared for duration before and after treatment with an occlusal bite splint.
(5) In 12 patients with lower macrognathia we have applied a technique allowing to prevent the postsurgical recidives of the jaw deformation.
(6) At the end of treatment the sagittal jaw relationship was significantly improved.
(7) In one horse, the superior aspect of the right ascending ramus of the lower jaw below the coronoid process revealed a gunshot wound; the other skeletons showed no evidence of trauma.
(8) Noxious conditioning stimulation of a tooth led to a temporary decrease of the threshold for the jaw-opening reflex elicited from a contralateral or adjacent tooth; only conditioning stimulation at an intensity producing a marked arousal reaction was effective in this respect.
(9) The observers assessed the panoramic and periapical radiographs of the teeth, which were evenly distributed throughout the jaws with a 50% probability that either an osteolytic or sclerotic lesion was present.
(10) The jaw deviated to the right when he opened his mouth fully.
(11) As an initial feasibility study of computer-controlled radiation therapy, its application to produce wedge-shaped dose distributions by moving the collimator jaws has been evaluated.
(12) It is important that the dentist knows about disturbances of blood coagulation during and after hemo-dialysis, so that he avoids administration of platelet-inhibiting medication like aspirin and that he recognizes radiologically visible signs of insufficient dialysis in the jaws.
(13) Experimentally induced tongue contact with a variety of solid surfaces during lapping (an activity involving accumulation of a liquid bolus in the valleculae) induced neither increased jaw opening nor the additional EMG pattern.
(14) Incisal occlusion was shown to have an important part to play in the amount and direction of jaw movement.
(15) Hemimasticatory spasm is a rare disorder of the trigeminal nerve that produces involuntary jaw closure due to paroxysmal unilateral contraction of jaw-closing muscles.
(16) When, against Real Madrid, Nani was sent off, Ferguson, jaws agape, interrupting his incessant mastication, roared from the bench, uprooting his assistant and marched to the touchline.
(17) It is also possible for patients with underlying psychosis to present first to the dental surgeon for jaw correction.
(18) A hypothesis is presented as to how certain occlusal relationships and habitual patterns of jaw use may predispose an individual to TMJ internal derangements.
(19) Lastly, the CVA indicated major differences across the genus to be located in the teeth and jaws, suggesting diet might be an important distinguishing feature in Colobus.
(20) Before and one, two, three, and seven days after the experiment, the following measures were made: (1) superficial masseter and anterior temporalis muscle tenderness (pain threshold), (2) jaw movement (opening and lateral excursion), and (3) current pain level for the right and left sides of the jaw.
Orthognathous
Definition:
(a.) Having the front of the head, or the skull, nearly perpendicular, not retreating backwards above the jaws; -- opposed to prognathous. See Gnathic index, under Gnathic.
Example Sentences:
(1) There is a necessity for early definitive decision-making in the borderline orthognathic surgery patient and the role of orthodontic camouflage is pointed out.
(2) The author describes three systems for (1) the treatment of mandibular fractures; (2) the treatment of midface fractures, for reconstructive surgery of the facial skeleton and the skull, and for orthognathic surgery; and (3) the reconstruction of mandibular defects including condyle replacement.
(3) Progress in orthognathic surgery as well as the special methods now available for proper setting of osteotomic segments, diagnostic aids and therapeutic possibilities of orthodontics have considerably strengthened the case today for giving adults a combined treatment.
(4) In selected cases orthognathic surgery may offer a solution for either problem.
(5) Therefore, in orthodontic treatment, the growth of the cranio-facial type should be taken into consideration before the use of orthognathic force or orthognathic surgery.
(6) The orthodontic considerations in orthognathic cases are based on a detailed understanding of the malocclusion, particularly a differential diagnosis of its facial, skeletal, and dental components, along with a recognition of the limitations of current orthodontic therapy.
(7) The finite element method is used to predict facial deformation following orthognathic surgery for mandibular prognathism.
(8) The material consisted of presurgical and 1-year postsurgical profile cephalograms of 52 adult orthognathic surgery patients (40 females and 12 males) who initially had mandibular prognathism and had undergone bilateral vertical ramus osteotomy through an extraoral incision in the retroangular area.
(9) This paper describes a small pilot study designed to evaluate possible psychiatric effects that may occur during the recuperative period of orthognathic surgery.
(10) Several case reports are included to demonstrate a contemporary approach combining orthodontic treatment and orthognathic surgery.
(11) After cutting simulated orthognathic surgery is designed, new data files and new control file are made.
(12) Of a selected group of 39 patients referred for orthognathic surgery, 38 were found to have some stage of internal derangement of the temporomandibular joint prior to surgery, a much higher incidence than previously reported in either symptomatic patients or asymptomatic individuals.
(13) Results are considered to be useful information for determining the timing of orthognathic surgery for Skeletal C1.
(14) Indications in maxillo-facial surgery are the correction of "double chin" deformity and increased submental fullness after orthognathic surgical procedures as mandibular setback, as well as an adjunct to rhytidectomy.
(15) The dentist should insure patients' compliance and very carefully inform the patient for all the details, the expectations and the complications of treatment, concerning more complicated irreversible technics, such as occlusal adjustment, orthodontics, restorative dentistry, surgery of the TMJ and orthognathic surgery.
(16) Model surgery, an integral part of the planning of orthognathic surgical cases, can in some cases be performed on a simple hinge articulator, while in other cases a face-bow and semiadjustable articulator is required.
(17) The accuracy of vertical control during maxillary orthognathic surgery was assessed in 45 patients, comparing the use of traditional internal measurements across the osteotomy lines (15 subjects) with measurements between the incisor teeth and an external reference point consisting of a bone screw placed at nasion (two groups of 15 subjects each).
(18) Several cases of aesthetic and orthognathic surgery are presented to emphasize the value of the procedure.
(19) Using the Ricketts 10 Factor Analysis, it was found that by means of 'Clinical deviators' radiographs could be used to distinguish orthognathic cases from the other treatment groups.
(20) Speech characteristics of 20 patients who underwent orthognathic surgery for correction of various skeletal defects were studied before surgical treatment and at periodic intervals postoperatively.