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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Salivary gl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
Saliva is derived from <strong>the</strong> major <strong>and</strong> minor<br />
salivary gl<strong>and</strong>s. The major salivary gl<strong>and</strong>s<br />
consist <strong>of</strong> three pairs <strong>of</strong> gl<strong>and</strong>s:<br />
• Parotid Gl<strong>and</strong><br />
• Subm<strong>and</strong>ibular Gl<strong>and</strong><br />
• Sublingual Gl<strong>and</strong><br />
The outline <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lingual flange <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lower<br />
<strong>denture</strong> in relation to subm<strong>and</strong>ibular gl<strong>and</strong><br />
• Subm<strong>and</strong>ibular Gl<strong>and</strong><br />
Extension <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> lingual flange <strong>of</strong> a <strong>denture</strong> in<br />
this region can lead to obstruction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />
subm<strong>and</strong>ibular gl<strong>and</strong>.<br />
Patients may complain <strong>of</strong> developing<br />
swellings under <strong>the</strong> jaws when eating.<br />
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