Prosthodontics & Occlusion · single question
The primary stress-bearing area for a maxillary complete denture is the:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Residual ridge / horizontal hard palate
- A. Correct. In the maxilla the primary support comes from the residual ridge crest and the horizontal portion of the hard palate (firm, attached, perpendicular to occlusal load).
- B. The buccal shelf is the primary stress-bearing area of the MANDIBLE, not the maxilla.
- C. The rugae are a secondary/relief area and not primary support.
- D. Unattached buccal mucosa is not a stress-bearing area.
Practice Prosthodontics & Occlusion questions Prosthodontics & Occlusion study notes