1. Landmarks of the Face and Oral Cavity dr shabeel [email_address] www.hi-dentfinishingschool.blogspot.com

2. Introduction The dental assistant must be thoroughly familiar with the landmarks of the face and oral cavity. In addition to being useful reference points for dental radiography and other procedures, the facial features provide essential landmarks for many of the deeper structures. Any deviation from normal in surface features may be a signal of clinical significance.

5. Fig. 10-1 Regions of the face smiling and at rest. Fig. 10-1

6. Fig. 10-2 Landmarks of the face. Fig. 10-2

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10. Fig. 10-4 Vestible and vestibular tissue of the oral cavity. Fig. 10-4

11. Fig. 10-5 Buccal vestibule and buccal mucosa of the cheek. Fig. 10-5

15. Fig. 10-7 View of the gingivae and associated anatomic structures. Fig. 10-7

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17. Fig. 10-9 Close-up view of the gingivae and associated anatomic landmarks. Fig. 10-9

25. Fig. 10-10, A Surface features of the hard palate. Fig. 10-10, A

26. Fig. 10-10, B Features of the soft palate. Fig. 10-10, B

30. Fig. 10-11, A Body and root of the tongue. Fig. 10-11, A

31. Fig. 10-11, B Dorsum of tongue. Fig. 10-11, B

32. Fig. 10-12 Sublingual aspect of the tongue and associated landmarks. Fig. 10-12

34. Fig. 10-13 Regions of the tongue sensitive to various tastes. Fig. 10-13