What is the medical name for the lower jaw?
Jaw wiring Jaw wiring Jaw wiring is a medical procedure to keep the jaw closed for a period of time. Originally, it was used as the mandibular equivalent of a cast, to fix the jaw in place while a fracture healed. Today, jaws may also be wired for weight-loss purposes, to prevent the ingestion of solid food. Jaw wiring is performed by attaching orthodontic brackets to the teeth, and wrapping pliable wire either around or through the brackets. The wiring may be configured to place the patient’s lower jaw in a semi-closed resting position. This permits a moderate amount of jaw movement
Jaw abnormality and prosthetic considerations. The history is obtained by speaking to the patient. It involves the chief presenting complaint of the patient, which allows the clinician to understand the patient’s perception of the problem – what they think the problem is and what they would like corrected. A medical and dental history is obtained for completeness. The medical history includes questions on the general health of the patient, to assess contraindications to treatment of jaw abnormality. Special emphasis is placed on diseases and medication which cause altered metabolism, that may affect growth and tissue reactions. Allergies are checked (specifically nickel allergies),