Median palatal suture is a relief area while making upper edentulous impression because:
Correct Answer: The submucosal layer is extremely thin
Description: Maxilla
Supporting structures
Hard palate—rugae
Residual alveolar ridge—maxillary tuberosity
Limiting structures
Labial frenum
Labial vestibule
Buccal frenum
Buccal vestibule
Hamular notch
Fovea palatine
Posterior palatal seal area
Relief area:
Midpalatine suture
Incisive papilla
Torus palatinus
Stress-bearing areas
Primary
Horizontal slopes of hard palate lateral to
Median sutures
Secondary
Crest of the residual alveolar ridge
Rugae
Maxillary tuberosity
Category:
Dental
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