RPD Manual 11 - Removable Prosthodontics - Dalhousie University
RPD Manual 11 - Removable Prosthodontics - Dalhousie University
RPD Manual 11 - Removable Prosthodontics - Dalhousie University
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Anatomy Tour - 10<br />
OTHER STRUCTURES:<br />
! Pterygo-Mandibular Raphe<br />
- Connects from the hamulus to the mylohyoid ridge.<br />
- Rarely significant, but when prominent, it can cause pain, or loosening of the denture,<br />
requiring a relief “groove ” by the hamular notch<br />
! Have partner open wide as possible -identify raphe.<br />
! Is it prominent? _______________________<br />
! Retrozygomal Fossae (Space)<br />
- Palpate the zygomatic process in the buccal vestibule just buccal to the first maxillary<br />
molar.<br />
- The vestibular space posteriorly is the retrozygomal fossae.<br />
- It is commonly incompletely captured in preliminary impressions without a syringe<br />
technique - this leads to a short flange and non-retentive denture.<br />
! Coronoid Process<br />
- Place mirror head lateral to tuberosity, have partner move mandible to opposite side.<br />
- Note binding or pain during this excursion.<br />
- This gives some indication of the width of the space available for a denture flange.<br />
- If the flange is made too thick, it will cause pain and sometimes dislodgment.