Maxilla 1 article

The maxilla is the paired upper-jaw structure supporting the upper dentition and contributing to the hard palate, nasal cavity, orbit and midface. Its alveolar process contains the tooth sockets, while the maxillary sinus and incisive and infraorbital regions are important landmarks for dental imaging and surgery. Implant, endodontic, orthodontic and oral-surgical planning frequently depends on these relationships. This upper-jaw structure extends beyond the alveolar ridge and remains anatomically distinct from the mandible below.