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[The coronoid-maxillary space in denture retention].

T Forciniti1, E Pessina, M Bosco

  • 1Università degli Studi di Pavia.

Dental Cadmos
|February 28, 1991
PubMed
Summary

The coronoid-maxillary space impacts dental prosthesis retention. Anatomical variations in the coronoid process necessitate tailored prosthesis thickness for optimal fit and function.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental anatomy
  • Prosthodontics

Context:

  • The coronoid-maxillary space is crucial for dental prosthesis retention.
  • This space's size can change during mouth opening.
  • Individual anatomical variations exist in the coronoid process.

Purpose:

  • To investigate how anatomical variations of the coronoid process influence the coronoid-maxillary space.
  • To correlate these variations with optimal dental prosthesis design for retention.

Summary:

  • The coronoid-maxillary space, defining distal maxillary rims, typically tightens during mouth opening.
  • Two anatomical variations of the coronoid process exist: vertical and lateral.
  • A vertical coronoid process reduces the space during opening, requiring a thin prosthesis edge.
  • A lateral coronoid process increases or maintains the space, necessitating a thicker prosthesis for retention.

Impact:

  • Understanding these anatomical variations allows for personalized dental prosthesis design.
  • Optimizing prosthesis thickness based on coronoid process morphology can improve retention and patient outcomes.

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