What is the maxillofacial region?

The maxillofacial region, also known as the craniofacial region, encompasses:

Bones of the Face & Skull*

Cranium:

- Frontal

- Parietal

- Temporal

- Sphenoid

- Ethmoid

- Occipital

Facial Skeleton:

- Nasal

- Lacrimal

- Vomer

- Zygomatic

- Maxilla

- Palatine

- Mandible

*Oral Cavity*

- Lips

- Cheeks

- Hard & Soft Palate

- Gums, Teeth & Alveolar Ridge

- Floor of Mouth

- Tongue