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Anatomy and Physiology in Relation To Complete Denture Construction
Anatomy and Physiology in Relation To Complete Denture Construction
Anatomy and Physiology in Relation To Complete Denture Construction
2- Ala-tragus line
3- Canthus-tragus
line
4- Naso-labial
sulcus
5- Vermillion
border
6- Mento-labial
sulcus
(Camper's line)
La nd mar k
7- Philtrum
8- Modiolus
9- Angle of the
mouth (commissure
of the lips)
Fig.1: A, The Philtrum, naso-labial sulcus, commissure of the lips& mento-labial sulcus.
B, Modiolus and Orbicularis Oris muscle.
Fig.2: Profile view showing the relation of the upper and lower anterior teeth and the curvature of
mento-labial sulcus.
2- Maxillary
tuberosity
3- Median palatine
raphe
4- Incisive papilla
5- Palatine rugae
6- Torus palatinus
7- Fovea palatinae
Fig.3: A, Diagram of
the upper arch.
B, Diagram of the
lateral surface of the
maxilla.
B- In the Mandible:
La nd mar k
1- residual ridge
2- External
oblique ridge
3- Buccal shelf
area
4- Mental foramen
5- Retromolar pad
- Shock absorbent.
- Gives retention not support.
- Determine the level of the
Occlusal plane.
6- Torus
mandibularis
- It should be:
1- Relieved.
2- Surgical removal.
7- Internal oblique
ridge (Mylohyoid
ridge)
8- Genial tubercle
(Mental spine)