Retromolar Pad

Question 1

Retromolar pad should be or shouldn’t be covered by lower denture?

Answer 1

Should be…

Question 2

Objective of covering retromolar pad?

Answer 2

For perfect border seal in this area…

Question 3

What all does retromolar pad contain?

Answer 3

Glandular tissue…

Fibres of 1. TEMPORALIS

             2. Buccinator
             3. Superior constrictor of pharynx

Pterygomandibular raphe…

Question 4

Retromolar pad gives 3 things mainly…??

Answer 4

Peripheral seal of lower denture… N

Distal extension limit…

Height of occlusal plane…

Question 5

Retromolar pad provides… Stability…. Support… N retention also… But MAINLY?

Answer 5

Retention….

Question 6

LINGUAL extension of lower denture is limited by all except?

Answer 6

Except… Modiolus..

All 1. Mylohyoid

2. Origin of genioglossus
3. Sublingual gland

Question 7

Which structures limit lower denture in ant region?

Answer 7

Genioglossus… N

Sublingual gland ..

Question 8

Which muscle limits lower denture in molar region?

Answer 8

Mylohyoid

Question 9

Which muscles limit lower denture on LINGUAL side of distal most part?

Answer 9

Palatoglossus

Sup constrictor