Baba Farid University Dental Journal
Year : 2011, Volume : 2, Issue : 1
First page : ( 56) Last page : ( 59)
Print ISSN : 0976-8181. Online ISSN : 2230–7273.

Tongue and its role in complete denture therapy

Vasudeva Kamlesh*, Prof. & Head, Wadhwa Supneet Singh, PG Student, Duggal Nidhi, Associate Professor

*Address for Correspondence: Dr. Kamlesh Vasudeva, Prof. & Head Dept. of Prosthodontics Laxmi Bai Dental College, Patiala (Punjab)

Online published on 1 October, 2011.

Abstract

Tongue is a very active and extremely sensitive organ performing on a complex muscle background. It is often cited as the strongest muscle in the body, a claim that does not correspond to any conventional definition of strength. The knowledge of the effects of tongue's shape, size, position and movements plays a significant role in the success of prosthesis. Acting as an oral acrobat, it can easily displace even a well fitting denture, at the same time it can also manipulate very loose denture with the greatest of ease. Careful designing of prosthesis tend to overcome the threats posed by this strong muscular organ and aids in improving the retention and stability of dentures.

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Keywords

Tongue, complete denture, retention, stability.

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