"Mandible" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The largest and strongest bone of the FACE constituting the lower jaw. It supports the lower teeth.
| Descriptor ID |
D008334
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| MeSH Number(s) |
A02.835.232.781.324.502.632 A14.521.632
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| Concept/Terms |
Mylohyoid Ridge- Mylohyoid Ridge
- Mylohyoid Ridges
- Ridge, Mylohyoid
- Ridges, Mylohyoid
- Mylohyoid Groove
- Groove, Mylohyoid
- Grooves, Mylohyoid
- Mylohyoid Grooves
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2013 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2020 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| 2023 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Mandible" by people in Profiles.
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Three-dimensional comparison of mandibular shape variability across skeletal classes: Cross-sectional geometric morphometric study. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2026 Apr; 169(4):481-496.e6.
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Discussion: Modification of Sagittal Split Osteotomy in Class II Asymmetry: Optimizing Bone Contact between Proximal and Distal Segments. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2024 Jun 01; 153(6):1152e-1154e.
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Early and Late Complications of Mandibulectomy Free Flap Reconstruction: Does the Selective Use of Soft Tissue Only Flaps Reduce Complications? Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2024 Jul; 133(7):672-678.
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True Incidence of Marginal Mandibular Nerve Palsy following Neonatal Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2025 Feb 01; 155(2):317-324.
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Response to letter to the editor: Early detection of mandible osteoradionecrosis risk in a high comorbidity veteran population. Am J Otolaryngol. 2023 Jul-Aug; 44(4):103892.
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Early detection of mandible osteoradionecrosis risk in a high comorbidity veteran population. Am J Otolaryngol. 2023 Mar-Apr; 44(2):103781.
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Long-Term Update: Free Fibula Flap Growth After Pediatric Mandibular Reconstruction. J Craniofac Surg. 2023 May 01; 34(3):1027-1030.
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Clinical Outcomes in Orthognathic Surgery for Craniofacial Microsomia Following Mandibular Distraction Using CBCT Analysis: A Retrospective Study. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2024 03; 61(3):483-491.
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Safety of Mandibular Osteotomies in Infants with Pierre Robin Sequence: Computer-Aided Modeling to Characterize the Risks of Various Techniques. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2022 05 01; 149(5):1169-1177.
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The Surgical Treatment of Robin Sequence: Neonatal Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in the Unfavorable Patient. J Craniofac Surg. 2021 Oct 01; 32(7):2326-2329.