Annals and Essences of Dentistry
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Abstract

INFLUENCE OF TONGUE IN COMPLETE DENTURE RETENTION AND STABILITY

Sreedhar Reddy, Harini T

It is very difficult to relate the anatomical sciences to clinical dentistry, but there is an ever growing need to do so. Especially in fabrication of complete denture, it is important to understand the anatomy, size, position and classification of the tongue and surrounding musculature without which it impossible to achieve proper retention and stability of the complete denture. This paper tries to discuss the various factors that influence the retention and stability and ways to overcome those difficulties.

Published Date: 2011-09-30;