title: [The role of intraoral mucosal receptors in the completely edentulous in the discrimination of the layers].
abstract: Studies on proprioceptive sensitivity in edentulous subjects let appear prevalent mucosal receptors compared to muscular or articular receptors. Neurophysiological mechanism seem identical in edentulous patients and statistical studies allowed us to highlight the functional characteristics of receptors in the intraoral mucosa; they replace the missing desmodontal receptors. The perception accuracy of extremely thin layers permits the practitioner to perfect his occlusal equilibration as well as to control his patient's occlusal vertical dimension with a new method of reference. The use of patient's sensitive information through their lemniscal systems should lead to a better integration of our dentures and avoid a physiopathology such as dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Orofino
authors.forename: J E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Heraud
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Hartman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mariani
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003824:Denture, Complete; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008465:Mechanoreceptors; D008875:Middle Aged; D009061:Mouth Mucosa / Q000294:innervation*; D009066:Mouth, Edentulous / Q000503:physiopathology*; D011434:Proprioception; D014716:Vertical Dimension
vernacular_title: Le rôle des récepteurs de la muqueuse endo-buccale chez l'édenté complet dans la discrimination d'épaisseurs infimes.