Anatomical landmarks in maxillae and mandible
- 1. Anatomical landmarks of maxilla & Mandible Dr Sushen Sharma Senior Lecturer, Department of prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge Manav Rachna Dental College
- 2. Oral mucosa Masticatory mucosa (keratinised) Lining mucosa (non-keratinised) Special mucosa (keratinised)
- 5. The primary stress bearing areas generally have thicker mucosa and/or underlying bone that is less subject to resorption because it is cortical bone. The residual ridge is generally a secondary stress bearing area as it is made up of cancellous bone and is subject to resorptive remodeling after dental extraction and with long term denture wear. Supporting areas Primary stress bearing areas Secondary stress bearing areas