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    The document discusses the anatomy of the maxillary denture bearing area, including the supporting structures of bone, residual ridge, and mucous membrane. It describes key features such as the keratinization and thickness of the mucosa, shape of the residual ridge, and anatomical structures that influence the hard palate and residual ridge shape, such as the incisive foramen. The document also outlines peripheral limiting structures and areas important to denture retention and comfort.

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    The document discusses the anatomy of the maxillary denture bearing area, including the supporting structures of bone, residual ridge, and mucous membrane. It describes key features such as the keratinization and thickness of the mucosa, shape of the residual ridge, and anatomical structures that influence the hard palate and residual ridge shape, such as the incisive foramen. The document also outlines peripheral limiting structures and areas important to denture retention and comfort.

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    The document discusses the anatomy of the maxillary denture bearing area, including the supporting structures of bone, residual ridge, and mucous membrane. It describes key features such as the keratinization and thickness of the mucosa, shape of the residual ridge, and anatomical structures that influence the hard palate and residual ridge shape, such as the incisive foramen. The document also outlines peripheral limiting structures and areas important to denture retention and comfort.

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    Anatomy of

    maxillary
    denture bearing area
    Introduction
    Stress bearing or supporting
    Peripheral or limiting area
    • Supporting
    structures
    • Bone
    • Residual ridge
    • Mucous membrane
    •
    MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE

    Mucosa Submucosa

    Keratinized Nonkeratinized
    Thickness
    Attached/non attached
    Hard palate

    two maxillae and the palatine bone.


    • Residual ridge: Crest:
    • Size and shape
    • Mucous membrane
    • Keratinization
    • Shape of the supporting ridge
    • Health
    • Original size
    • Forces of muscle
    • Periodontal disease
    • Forces from denture
    • Surgery
    • Time length
    Anatomical features that
    influence the shape of the hard
    palate and residual ridge

    • Incisive foramen
    • Sharp spiny
    processes
    Maxillary tuberosity
    Torus palatinus
    Anatomy of peripheral limiting
    structures
    Labial Labial
    frenum
    vestibule
    • Buccal frenum
    • Buccal vestibule
    • Hamular notch
    Posterior palatal seal area
    • Food accumulation
    • Polymerization
    shrinkage
    • Gag reflex
    • Retention

    Vibrating lines

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