Which of the following salivary glands is MOST commonly involved in salivary stone formation?

Which of the following muscle is considered a muscle of mastication?

When INCORRECTLY giving the local anesthetic block associated with this lesion, what other lesion can occur that MAINLY involves the seventh cranial nerve?

Which muscle’s activity helps to prevent the tongue from sinking back and obstructing respiration?

Which structure secretes synovial fluid?

Match the areas in the left column with the nodes in the right column into which they drain.

Which of the motor functions of the following cranial nerves is involved when a patient protrudes the tongue and deviation to the right side is noted?

CASE STUDY 1   Age 59 yrs Scenario Sex Male Female The patient of record is visiting her dental office for her six-month appointment. Past record of patient noted hyposalivation with xerostomia due to medication; nightly clenching of teeth, with jaw ache in the morning; and the permanent maxillary right central incisor has had endodontic therapy but without permanent coverage recommended. No occlusal evaluation performed due to patient concerns. Current extraoral examination notes enlarged cheeks and intraoral examination presents a darkened permanent maxillary right central incisor. Posterior teeth show slight- to-moderate mobility. Height 5′ 2″ Weight 135 lbs BP 95/75 ChiefComplaint “My mouth feels like cotton and my jaws are achy; plus my front tooth has darkened.” Medical History OsteoarthritisDepression Current Medications NSAIDsAntidepressant Social History Retired social worker  

Why does bone damage of this kind happen MAINLY in the mandible?

What bone of the patient articulates with the facial bone involved in the bony damage allowing the patient to open his mouth during the examination?