Salivary flow obstruction by an overextended mandibular denture: a clinical report.
A clinical report of bilateral swelling caused by an over-extended mandibular denture impinging over Wharton's duct has been described. The swelling disappeared after the obstruction of the duct was relieved.
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Department of Prosthodontics and Biomaterials, New Jersey Dental School, University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark.
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D003779:Denture Design / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012472:Salivation; D013364:Submandibular Gland Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D013499:Surface Properties