Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Glossary
100 terms total — 4 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
zygomatic implant
A long dental implant anchored in the zygomatic bone for patients with severe maxillary bone loss.
Wharton's duct
The main excretory duct of the submandibular salivary gland, opening at the sublingual caruncle.
xerostomia
Subjective complaint of dry mouth resulting from decreased salivary gland function.
zygomatic implant
A long dental implant anchored in the zygomatic bone for patients with severe maxillary bone loss.
zygomaticomaxillary complex
Anatomical region encompassing the cheekbone and its connections to surrounding facial bones.