The differences in alveolar process density determine the easiest and MOST convenient areas of bony fracture used during tooth extraction, if needed. Thus the maxillary teeth are easier to remove by fracturing the thinner facial surface rather than the thicker lingual surface.

The vertical perpendicular plate  of the ethmoid bone forms:

TMJ popping or clicking occurs when the joint disc gets caught between the condyle head and the articular eminence

The osseus (bony) structures of the TMJ include all except the:

Arthrocentesis and joint lavage is usually the first step in treating TMD

Which of the following landmarks can be found on the lateral aspect of the mandible?

The temporomandibular ligament provides some resistance to excessive protrusion of the mandible.

It is rare for a sinus infection of respiratory origin to cause aching or discomfort of the maxillary teeth. However, a severe maxillary dental abscess can invade the maxillary sinus causing a secondary sinus infection.

Into which cervical triangles does the sternocleidomastoid muscle divide the neck?

The muscle of mastication that fans out widely at its origin , and contains vertical and horizontal fibers is the __________