[Anatomy of the maxillary and mandibular retromolar area: effect on complete dentures. 2. The mandibular retromolar region].

Abstract

Some confusion exists in the anatomical description of the mandibular retromolar area. The anatomical terms of retromolar area, papilla, tubercle, trigone, triangle, fossa, dimple, are often confused in the literature. This article specifies the terminology as well as the anatomical organization of this area, the use of which in prosthodontics is the subject of scholastic discussions, in full dentures. This clinical examination based on a precise anatomical knowledge, will determine the participation of the support area and its structures bordering this area. Compression of the lingual nerve by the base of the prosthesis in his area, must always be considered as a possible etiology, pain complain involving the territory of this nerve.