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What indicates the relationship between the mandible and maxilla?
What indicates the relationship between the mandible and maxilla?
- Nasal bridge
- Philtrum
- Mento-labial sulcus (correct)
- Vermillion border
Which anatomical landmark becomes deeper with age and loss of teeth?
Which anatomical landmark becomes deeper with age and loss of teeth?
- Nasolabial sulcus (correct)
- Vermillion border
- Philtrum
- Interpupillary line
In Angle Class II, how does the mento-labial sulcus appear?
In Angle Class II, how does the mento-labial sulcus appear?
- Straight line
- Acute angle (correct)
- Gentle curve
- Obtuse angle
What is the shape of the philtrum in individuals with lost teeth?
What is the shape of the philtrum in individuals with lost teeth?
Which line connects the ala of the nose to the tragus of the ear?
Which line connects the ala of the nose to the tragus of the ear?
What happens to the vermillion border with the loss of teeth?
What happens to the vermillion border with the loss of teeth?
Which angle does the mento-labial sulcus represent in Angle Class I relationship?
Which angle does the mento-labial sulcus represent in Angle Class I relationship?
The reduction of which landmark is indicative of proper lip support?
The reduction of which landmark is indicative of proper lip support?
What condition occurs due to a prolonged edentulous state?
What condition occurs due to a prolonged edentulous state?
Which area is considered a primary stress-bearing area in the maxilla?
Which area is considered a primary stress-bearing area in the maxilla?
What anatomical structure lies oppposite the canines and is important for denture construction?
What anatomical structure lies oppposite the canines and is important for denture construction?
What is a consequence of excessive bone resorption affecting the incisive papilla?
What is a consequence of excessive bone resorption affecting the incisive papilla?
What should be done to the median palatine raphe to prevent denture complications?
What should be done to the median palatine raphe to prevent denture complications?
What is the function of the palatine rugae in relation to speech?
What is the function of the palatine rugae in relation to speech?
When is surgical excision of the torus palatinus necessary?
When is surgical excision of the torus palatinus necessary?
Which nerve and vessels are covered by the incisive papilla?
Which nerve and vessels are covered by the incisive papilla?
What is the primary purpose of the posterior palatal seal in denture retention?
What is the primary purpose of the posterior palatal seal in denture retention?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an effective posterior palatal seal?
Which of the following is NOT a requirement for an effective posterior palatal seal?
What is post-damming in the context of denture fabrication?
What is post-damming in the context of denture fabrication?
How does the posterior palatal seal help minimize the gag reflex in denture wearers?
How does the posterior palatal seal help minimize the gag reflex in denture wearers?
What anatomical feature serves as the posterior limit of the upper denture?
What anatomical feature serves as the posterior limit of the upper denture?
What is the role of the labial frenum in denture fitting?
What is the role of the labial frenum in denture fitting?
Where should the posterior border of the upper denture be positioned relative to the fovea palatina?
Where should the posterior border of the upper denture be positioned relative to the fovea palatina?
Which structure provides resistance to vertical forces in the jaw?
Which structure provides resistance to vertical forces in the jaw?
Which of the following statements about the buccal frenum is correct?
Which of the following statements about the buccal frenum is correct?
What is the significance of the vibrating line?
What is the significance of the vibrating line?
What determines the width of the posterior palatal seal?
What determines the width of the posterior palatal seal?
Which statement about minor salivary glands is true regarding the ducts?
Which statement about minor salivary glands is true regarding the ducts?
How does the buccinator muscle's fiber direction aid denture stability?
How does the buccinator muscle's fiber direction aid denture stability?
Flashcards
Interpupillary Line
Interpupillary Line
Imaginary line connecting the centers of the pupils of both eyes.
Ala-Tragus Line
Ala-Tragus Line
Line connecting the wing of the nose (ala) to the tragus (ear projection).
Nasolabial Sulcus
Nasolabial Sulcus
Depression between nose and upper lip; deepens with age/tooth loss.
Philtrum
Philtrum
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Modiolus
Modiolus
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Vermilion Border
Vermilion Border
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Angle of the Mouth
Angle of the Mouth
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Mentolabial Sulcus
Mentolabial Sulcus
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Angle Class I
Angle Class I
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Angle Class II
Angle Class II
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Angle Class III
Angle Class III
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Residual Alveolar Ridge
Residual Alveolar Ridge
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Maxillary Tuberosity
Maxillary Tuberosity
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Incisive Papilla
Incisive Papilla
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Median Palatine Raphe
Median Palatine Raphe
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Palatine Rugae
Palatine Rugae
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Torus Palatinus
Torus Palatinus
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Fovea Palatina
Fovea Palatina
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Root of Zygoma
Root of Zygoma
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Labial Frenum
Labial Frenum
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Labial Vestibule
Labial Vestibule
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Buccal Frenum
Buccal Frenum
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Buccal Vestibule
Buccal Vestibule
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Soft Palate (movable part)
Soft Palate (movable part)
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Vibrating Line
Vibrating Line
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Pterygomaxillary Notch
Pterygomaxillary Notch
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Posterior Palatal Seal
Posterior Palatal Seal
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Study Notes
Extraoral Landmarks
- Interpupillary Line: Connects the center of the pupils of both eyes, used for orientation.
- Ala-Tragus Line: Connects the ala nasi (wing of the nose) to the tragus (projection at the entrance of the ear canal), used for orientation.
- Nasolabial Sulcus: Depression between the nostril and the upper lip, deepens with age and tooth loss.
- Philtrum: Diamond-shaped area below the nose on the upper lip, flattens with tooth loss.
- Modiolus: Muscle point where several facial muscles attach, near the corner of the mouth.
- Vermilion Border: Line between the lips and the skin, reduced in size with tooth loss.
- Angle of the Mouth: Corner of the mouth, can become inflamed due to saliva dripping in edentulous patients.
- Mentolabial Sulcus: Depression between the lower lip and the chin, indicates the relationship between the mandible and maxilla.
- Angle Class I: Obtuse angle in sulcus, normal ridge relationship.
- Angle Class II: Acute angle in sulcus, retruded mandible.
- Angle Class III: 180° angle in sulcus, protruded mandible.
Intraoral Landmarks of the Maxilla
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Supporting Structures:
- Residual Alveolar Ridge: Broad, rounded, and covered with fibrous connective tissue, provides a foundation for dentures.
- Maxillary Tuberosity: Bulbous mass of mucous membrane overlying a bony tuberosity, a primary stress-bearing area for dentures.
- Incisive Papilla: Pear-shaped elevation of soft tissue covering the incisive foramen, should be relieved for pressure avoidance.
- Median Palatine Raphe: Midline of the hard palate, covered by mucoperiostium, relieved to avoid rocking the denture.
- Palatine Rugae: Irregular ridges of dense connective tissue on the anterior hard palate, affect "s" sound pronunciation.
- Torus Palatinus: Bony exostosis on the palate, may require relief or surgical excision.
- Fovea Palatina: Two small pits on either side of the midline, aid in locating the posterior border of the denture.
- Root of Zygoma: Buttress part of bone, provides vertical support, located above the first molar teeth.
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Limiting Structures:
- Labial Frenum: Fold of mucous membrane attaching the upper lip, requires relief to avoid displacement and ulceration.
- Labial Vestibule: Reflection of mucosa from upper lip to alveolar process, controls the labial flange thickness and length for denture seal.
- Buccal Frenum: Fold of mucous membrane, requires relief to avoid displacement and ulceration.
- Buccal Vestibule: Reflection of mucosa from cheek to alveolar process, influenced by the buccinator muscle.
- Soft Palate:
- Immovable Part: Located adjacent to the hard palate.
- Movable Part: Lies more posteriorly.
- Vibrating Line (AH Line): Junction between the movable and immovable parts, marks the posterior border of the denture.
- Pterygomaxillary Notch (Hamular Notch): Notch between the maxillary tuberosity and the pterygoid hamulus, determines the posterior limit of the denture.
Posterior Palatal Seal (Post Dam)
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Definition: Slight compression applied by the denture on the soft tissues at the vibrating line, providing retention.
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Objectives:
- Prevents air passage.
- Prevents food from getting under the denture.
- Improves denture retention.
- Compensates for polymerization shrinkage.
- Eliminates the gagging reflex.
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Requirements for Effective Seal:
- Lies on displaceable tissues.
- Maintains contact during rest and function.
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Test your knowledge of extraoral landmarks used in dentistry and facial anatomy. This quiz covers important anatomical features such as the interpupillary line, ala-tragus line, and the vermilion border. Understand how these landmarks relate to dental and facial assessments.
