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Inter-arch distance between upper first molars measured from the lingual CEJ to CEJ across the upper arch in the adult patient?
32 mm
What serves as the posterior hard palate and the posterior lingual gingiva?
The soft palate serves as the posterior hard palate, while the glossopalatine arch serves as the posterior lingual gingiva.
What is the prefix of lingual?
It could be multi lingual. It means a person who can use different or a lot of languages
Do lingual braces hurt?
No, they don't hurt, Lingual Braces are hidden behind the teeth, thus may cause irritation on your tongue and uncomfortable in the beginning. They are customized braces and are very effective in most of the cases, your orthodontic treatment is hidden from others.
Which area of the body receives oxygen and nutrients through the lingual artery?
Lingual artery
What percentage of tooth removals that cause an infection?
usually tooth extraction does not lead to an infection. usually a tooth is extracted because of an infection. however, common infections that can occur from extractions are sinusitis if the extraction is on a tooth on the upper arch. or sub lingual space infection if on the lower posterior arch. a dry socket can develop if no clot forms.
Who gave the tri-lingual formula?
The Tri-lingual formula was given by Sir John Sibree.
Where is the lingual vein or artery located?
The lingual veins begin on the sides, and underneath the tongue, and, passing backward along the course of the lingual artery, end in the internal jugular vein.
What tonsils are located at the back of the tongue?
The lingual tonsils are located at the back of the tongue. They are a collection of lymphoid tissue that help protect the body from infections.
Another name for hyoid?
The lingual bone. See the related link for more information.
Why is the lingual pit an important consideration for the maxillary molars?
A lingual pit on the lingual surface of a maxillary molar is at an increased risk for cavities, due to both increased biofilm retention and thinness of enamel forming the walls of the pit. Enamel sealants are recommended to be used on the lingual surfaces of erupting teeth, although sealants have been shown to not bond as easily on lingual surfaces as they do on the occlusal surfaces.
What is lingual pneumonia?
A search of webmd.com was unsuccessful in finding lingual pneumonia. The tissue underneath the tongue is called the lingual frenulum; webmd.com references to the lingualfrenulum related specifically to "tongue - tie(ankyloglossia) a birth defect in which the tissue that attaches the tongue to the bottom of the mouth (lingual frenulum) is abnormally short."
