Max - Median Raphe Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Median Raphe?
A
It is the area of mid-palatine sutural joint, covered with firmly adherent mucous membrane to the underlying bone with little submucosal tissue.
2
Q
Where does the Median Raphe extend from and to?
A
It extends from the incisive papilla to the distal end of the hard palate.
3
Q
Why must the area of the Median Raphe be relieved in the final impression procedure?
A
To reduce the stress transmission and to create equilibrium between the resilient and non-resilient tissues.
4
Q
Fill in the blank: The Median Raphe is covered with _______.
A
firmly adherent mucous membrane.
5
Q
True or False: The Median Raphe has a significant amount of submucosal tissue.
A
False.
