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the upper jaw bone is called the maxilla

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The upper teeth are held by what bones?

The manbidle, or jaw bone, holds the inferior teeth and the maxilla, the bone behind the top lip, holds the superior teeth.


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Where is the maxemilla bones?

If you mean maxilla, these (there is a right and left maxilla) are part of the facial bones. They form the roof of the mouth and house the upper teeth.