Clinical

"My denture is biting my cheek!" This common complaint often signals that posterior teeth or flanges have encroached on the buccinator muscle space, violating the "Neutral Zone." Resolving this pain requires moving beyond guesswork and applying precise anatomical checks—such as utilizing the retromolar pad landmark, performing a functional chew-in assessment, or verifying buccal overjet—to ensure the prosthesis exists in harmony with the surrounding musculature.