Tongue position in relation to edentulous mandibular impressions
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Ultrasound Images of the Tongue: A Tutorial for Assessment and Remediation of Speech Sound Errors
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Abstract:
An adjustable easily located impression tray handle was used as a device to control tongue position and muscular forces for mandibular complete denture impression-making. This technique is indicated where advanced residual ridge resorption is present. A denture made with a lingual guiding ramp conforming to such an impression is not a panacea for all mandibular denture problems, which have many complex causes. However, the lingual guiding ramp technique gains support from established physiological findings and can yield gratifying clinical results.
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