MUSCLES AND POST-INSERTION PROBLEMS ASSOCIATED:

1. If patient c/o pain & dislodgement
o If the anterior lingual sulcus is over-extended
o Genioglossus – ant region - Helps protrusion
o It is the safety muscle of the tongue

2. If denture dislodges during mouth opening
o Due to overextended denture at Mylohyoid – PM, M region

3. If sore throat, pain, dysphagia
o Due to over extended flange in the post most part – Palatoglossus – 3rd M region
o Or even at the massetric area

4. If difficulty in swallowing
o Due to over extended – Superior Constrictor – distolingual part