Max - Buccal Frenum Flashcards
1
Q
What is a buccal frenum?
A
A fold or folds of membrane extending from mucous lining to the slope or crest of residual alveolar ridge.
2
Q
Which three muscles influence the position of the buccal frenum?
A
- Levator anguli oris
- Orbicularis oris
- Buccinator
3
Q
How does the orbicularis oris affect the buccal frenum?
A
It pulls the buccal frenum forward.
4
Q
How does the buccinator affect the buccal frenum?
A
It pulls the buccal frenum backward.
5
Q
Why is the functional position of the buccal frenum important?
A
To avoid pain and dislodgement of prosthesis due to improper positioning of frenum.
6
Q
Fill in the blank: The position of the buccal frenum is influenced by the _______ muscle.
A
[levator anguli oris, orbicularis oris, buccinator]
