An oral surgeon removes part of the bone of the lower jaw to correct an underbite (lower incisors pass in front of the upper incisors when the mouth is closed). Which term means pertaining to the bone of the lower jaw?
A) Orthodontal
B) Pedodontal
C) Mandibular
D) Maxillary

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Mandibular refers specifically to the lower jawbone (mandible), while maxillary refers to the upper jawbone (maxilla). Orthodontal and pedodontal both refer to dental specialties, but do not specifically relate to the bones of the jaw.

An Oral Surgeon Removes Part of the Bone of the Lower