2. Introduction
M.M Devan Dictum “Aim of a prosthodontist is
not only the meticulous replacement of what is
missing, but also perpetual preservation of
what is present”
Complete denture must function in harmony
with the remaining natural tissues so for the
success, a through knowledge of the anatomy
is a must.
8. Buccal frenum
Consist of one or more
bands.
Relieved
Influenced by 3 muscles
Orbicularis oris (forward)
Buccinator (backward)
Caninus (position)
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10. Buccal vestibule
Buccal frenum to hamular
notch
Influenced by
Buccinator
Modiolus
Coronid process of mandible
11. Alveolar ridge
Ridge left after the extraction
of teeth.
Mucosa is firmly attached to
the periosteum of the bone.
Consist of dense collagenous fibers.
15. Hamular notch
Pterygomaxillary notch
Distal extension of denture
Identifying the PPS area.
Situated between the tuberosity and
hamulus of the medial pterygoid plate.
16. Hard palate
Flat areas as secondary
retentive areas.
U shaped palate
Flat palate (not good support)
V shaped palate (least favorable)
17. Fovea palatine
Formed by coalescence of
several mucous gland ducts.
Landmark for location of
vibrating line.
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19. Mid palatine suture
Junction of palatine process
of maxilla.
Covered by a thin mucosa
Slightly elevated or raised
Proper relief required.
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21. Incisive papillae
Pad of fiberous connective
tissue over incisive foramen
Proper relief should be given.
Aid in arrangement of anterior teeth and
jaw relation.
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23. Rugae
Resist the horizontal forces
against the denture.
Should not be over
compressed.
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25.
26. Mandibular land marks
1. Labial frenum
2. Labial vestibule
3. Buccal frenum
4. Buccal vestibule
5. Buccal shelf area
6. Retromolar pad
7. Pear shaped pad
8. Lingual frenum
9. Lingual vestibule
33. Buccal vestibule
Extend up to external
oblique ridge.
Denture borders may
overextend in this region
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35. Buccal shelf area
It is the primary stress
bearing area.
Consist of thick cortical
bone & dense connective
tissue
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38. Retromolar pad area
Forms the distal end of
the denture.
Consist of loose
connective tissue
39. Pear shaped pad
Aggregation of mucous
glands and loose,
connective tissue.
Formed after residual
scar of third molar.
Muscle attachments
Posteriorly – temporalis tendons
Laterally – buccinator
Medially – pterygomandibular raphe and superior
constrictor of pharynx.