Mylohyoid ridge reductions as an aid to success in complete lower dentures.
A common problem of the mylohyoid ridge in the resorbed edentulous mandible is discussed. A surgical technique that is simple, though efficient, is described for the elimination of the anomaly in the ambulant patient. A prosthetic technique is suggested for maximum advantage to be gained from the operation.
D000539:Alveolar Process / Q000032:analysis; D000543:Alveoloplasty / Q000379:methods*; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D003823:Denture Rebasing; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*