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What is the composition of the posterior aspect of the retromolar pad?
What is the composition of the posterior aspect of the retromolar pad?
- Dense cortical bone and muscle attachments
- Thin, nonkeratinized epithelium; loose connective tissue; glandular tissue; fibers of the temporalis tendon and of the buccinator and superior constrictor muscles; and the pterygomandibular raphe (correct)
- Polished surface of the denture
- Keratinized tissue and remnants of the gingiva of the third molar
What is the primary function of the retromolar pad?
What is the primary function of the retromolar pad?
- To serve as the polished surface of the denture
- To aid in border molding by activating muscles during opening and closing against pressure
- To provide resistance to resorption due to dense cortical bone and muscle attachments (correct)
- To provide support for the anterior aspect of the residual ridge
What is the buccal shelf primarily composed of?
What is the buccal shelf primarily composed of?
- Loose connective tissue and glandular tissue
- Dense cortical bone and muscle attachments
- Gingiva and remnants of the third molar
- Mucosa and submucosa (correct)
What is the function of the cameo surface in denture macro-anatomy?
What is the function of the cameo surface in denture macro-anatomy?
What should be activated during border molding of the retromolar pad?
What should be activated during border molding of the retromolar pad?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the retromolar pad?
Which of the following is NOT a component of the retromolar pad?
What is the primary function of the buccal shelf?
What is the primary function of the buccal shelf?
What is the primary composition of the peripheral borders in denture macro-anatomy?
What is the primary composition of the peripheral borders in denture macro-anatomy?
What should be activated during border molding of the retromolar pad?
What should be activated during border molding of the retromolar pad?
What is the function of the cameo surface in denture macro-anatomy?
What is the function of the cameo surface in denture macro-anatomy?
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Retromolar Pad Composition
Retromolar Pad Composition
The retromolar pad's posterior aspect is composed of thin nonkeratinized epithelium, loose connective tissue, glandular tissue, fibers from the temporalis tendon, buccinator and superior constrictor muscles, and the pterygomandibular raphe.
Retromolar Pad Function
Retromolar Pad Function
The primary function of the retromolar pad is to resist resorption due to its dense cortical bone and muscle attachments.
Buccal Shelf Composition
Buccal Shelf Composition
The buccal shelf is primarily composed of mucosa and submucosa.
Cameo Surface Function
Cameo Surface Function
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Retromolar Pad Border Molding
Retromolar Pad Border Molding
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Buccal Shelf Function
Buccal Shelf Function
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Peripheral Borders Composition
Peripheral Borders Composition
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Retromolar Pad Border Molding
Retromolar Pad Border Molding
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Cameo Surface Function
Cameo Surface Function
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Study Notes
Retromolar Pad
- Posterior aspect of the retromolar pad is composed of buccinator muscle, buccal fat pad, and part of the tendinous attachment of the temporalis muscle.
- Primary function of the retromolar pad is to provide support and retention for a complete denture.
Buccal Shelf
- Buccal shelf is primarily composed of the ramus of the mandible and the maxilla.
- Primary function of the buccal shelf is to provide support for the cheek and lips.
Denture Macro-Anatomy
- Cameo surface is the most posterior aspect of the denture, corresponding to the retromolar pad area.
- Function of the cameo surface is to provide retention and support for a complete denture.
- Primary composition of the peripheral borders is mucosa and underlying bone.
Border Molding
- During border molding of the retromolar pad, the buccinator muscle should be activated.
- During border molding of the buccal shelf, the zygomaticus major muscle should be activated.
Retromolar Pad Components
- The buccal fat pad is NOT a component of the retromolar pad.
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Test your knowledge of removable prosthodontics with this quiz on the anatomy of the edentulous mandible, denture macro-anatomy, and supporting structures. Challenge yourself and enhance your understanding of prosthodontic principles and terminology.
