Journal of the American Dental Association, Vol 114, Issue 5, 631-632
Copyright © 1987 by American Dental Association
A variation in the anatomic position of the pterygomandibular raphe: report of case
JA Toljanic,
DB Solt,
JM Gowgiel,
and
RL Taylor
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.