Oral Landmarks Flashcards
what is the maxillary tuberosity
bulge behind maxillary 2nd molars
what is the hamular notch
notch behind tuberosity at junction of maxilla and hamular process of sphenoid
what is the vibrating line
where the hard and soft palate meet
what is the palatine fovea
it sits just behind the vibrating line and plays a role in gag reflex
what is the palatine raphe
line that runs down the centre of the hard palate
what is the palatine rugae
wrinkles at the side of the hard palate
what is the incisive papilla
elevation of tissue just behind two front teeth
what is the pear shaped pad
scarring-keratinised tissue after removal of the most distal molar
what is the retromolar pad
elevation distal to mandibular 2nd molars. non-keratinised extension of the pear shaped pad
what is the buccal shelf
area between frenulum and anterior border of masseter
what is the mandibular tori
abnormal bony prominence
what is the mylohyoid ridge
lingual surface of mandible
what is the pterygomandibular raphe
stretches from the back of the upper last molar to bottom of lower molar and is the site of local anaesthetic
