A variation in the anatomic position of the pterygomandibular raphe: report of case.
A literature review of the anatomic position of the pterygomandibular raphe discloses no reports of possible variations in the attachment of this structure. A case study is presented describing such a variation from the typical anatomic description. The treatment regimen and factors related to denture retention are discussed.
Toljanic
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JA
Solt
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Gowgiel
J M
JM
Taylor
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RL
D000368:Aged; D003781:Denture Retention; D003827:Denture, Complete, Upper; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000002:abnormalities*