Department : Prostho
The anatomical landmarks in the maxilla are:
1. Limiting structures
• Labial frenum
• Labial vestibule
• Buccal frenum
• Buccal vestibule
• Hamular notch
• Posterior palatal seal area (vibrating line).
• fovea palatina.
2. Supporting structures
A. Primary stress bearing area
• Hard palate.
• The postero-lateral slopes of the residual alveolar ridge
B. Secondary stress bearing area
• Rugae
• Maxillary tuberosity.
C. Relief area
• Incisive papilla
• Cuspid eminence
• Mid-palatine raphe
