Comprehensive understandings in the shape of retromolar pad and its classification based on clinical application
10.14368/jdras.2019.35.2.64
- Author:
Chan Jin PARK
1
;
Kyung Ho KO
;
Yoon Hyuk HUH
;
Lee Ra CHO
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics and Research Institute of Oral Science, College of Dentistry, Gangneung-Wonju National University, Gangneung, Republic of Korea. lila@gwnu.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
retromolar pad;
variability;
shape;
classification
- MeSH:
Classification;
Dental Occlusion;
Dentures;
Humans;
Mandible;
Molar
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2019;35(2):64-71
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Retromolar pad is one of anatomical landmarks to use clinically for determining of specific occlusal plane level in edentulous patients and is inherently a soft tissue mass; located at the distal end of mandible and should be covered with denture. The shapes of retromolar pad show variability because it might be inevitable to be resultant forms from healing and remodeling process after the extraction of last molars. Considerations would be focused on those resultant shapes and classification with anatomical relationships and clinical significances.
