Anatomy and histology of the denture bearing area - Dentistry ...
Anatomy and histology of the denture bearing area - Dentistry ...
Anatomy and histology of the denture bearing area - Dentistry ...
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Muscles attachment changes with<br />
progressive bone loss<br />
The varying thickness <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mucosa<br />
covering <strong>the</strong> oral cavity<br />
Tongue<br />
The tongue is highly mobile muscular organ<br />
that needs careful attention during <strong>the</strong><br />
construction <strong>of</strong> complete <strong>denture</strong>s.<br />
In coordination with lips, cheek, palate <strong>and</strong><br />
pharynx, <strong>the</strong> tongue functions in speech,<br />
mastication <strong>and</strong> swallowing.<br />
Oral mucous membrane<br />
• Oral cavity<br />
Stratified squamous type <strong>and</strong> shows differences in<br />
degree <strong>of</strong> development, which correlates with <strong>the</strong><br />
functions <strong>of</strong> a particular <strong>area</strong>.<br />
Apart from systemic that affect <strong>the</strong> integrity <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
oral mucous membrane, it should be noted that <strong>the</strong>re<br />
are age changes that are frequently seen in <strong>the</strong><br />
elderly edentulous patient including tendency to<br />
dryness <strong>and</strong> general atrophy <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> mucous<br />
membrane.<br />
Oral mucosa<br />
Tongue<br />
The tongue is in intimate contact with a<br />
complete lower <strong>denture</strong> <strong>and</strong> its position in<br />
relation to an edentulous ridge varies widely.<br />
This relationship must be considered very<br />
carefully in each particular patient.<br />
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