mandibular arch

[man′dib·yə·lər ′ärch]

(embryology)

The first visceral arch in vertebrates.

The following article is from The Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1979). It might be outdated or ideologically biased.

Mandibular Arch

a supporting element of the visceral skeleton in gnathostomatous vertebrates, including humans. The mandibular arch is situated directly in front of the sublingual arch. In the course of evolution, the mandibular arch differentiated into the primary upper jaw (palatoquadrate cartilage) and primary lower jaw (Meckel’s cartilage).

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In addition, the study group had fewer spaces between teeth in both maxillary and mandibular arches compared to control.

Orofacial findings associated with obstructive sleep apnea in a group of Saudi Children

After this phase it is essential to assess the patient's initial mandibular arch form (tapered, oval, or square) in order to use the most appropriate in contouring the archwires throughout therapy, thus significantly contributing to the post-treatment stability (INTERLANDI, 1978; IZARD, 1927; MCLAUGHLIN; BENNETT, 1999; RICKETTS, 1978; STEADMAN, 1961; STRANG, 1946; TRIVINO et al., 2008; ZACHRISSON, 1998).

Is there any association between facial type and mandibular dental arch form in subjects with normal occlusion?/Existe alguma associacao entre o tipo facial e a forma do arco dental mandibular em individuos com oclusao normal?

The developing jaw articulation is still the neural crest bone of the mandibular arch, which remains uncovered by dermal bone posteriorly.

Phylogeny and embryology of the facial nerve and related structures. Part I: phylogeny

He also had microdontic teeth with generalized spacing in both the maxillary and mandibular arches. He had a class II subdivision right molar relation like his father.

MICRODONTIA AND HYPODONTIA IN A FAMILY - A CASE REPORT

Caption: Figure 1: Intraoral picture showing Kennedy Class I Division 1 edentulism in maxillary arch and mandibular arch

Rehabilitation of a Patient with an Immediate Complete Denture: A Case Report

Caption: Figure 2: Frontal clinical view of the maxillary and mandibular arches.

The Diagnosis and Treatment of Multiple Factitious Oral Ulcers in a 6-Year-Old Boy

Alginate impressions of maxillary and mandibular arches were taken to prepare models in type III dental plaster.

Dental Arch Size, Biting Force, Bizygomatic Width and Face Height in Three Colombian Ethnic Groups/ Tamano del Arco Dental, Fuerza de Mordida, Anchura Bizigomatica y Altura Facial en Tres Grupos Etnicos Colombianos

Before taking the pre-operative impression, the assistant decides if a triple tray impression can be used for the crown and bridge procedure being performed on the patient, or if instead two separate maxillary and mandibular arch impressions should be made.

Triple tray crown and bridge procedures: a guide to how dental assistants can assist the dentist: Part 1

In the mandibular arch the affected group also had a statistically significant reduction in arch depth: P value 0.009.

Dental arch dimensions in children with hypophosphataemic Vitamin D resistant rickets

Study showed that the depth of the curve of spee in the mandibular arch was significantly related to overbite, overjet, and the sagittal position of the mandible with respect to the anterior cranial base.

EVALUATION OF CURVE OF SPEE AMONG PATIENTS SEEKING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT IN A TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL