Brief on Posterior Palatal Seal Area

Accurate recording and duplicating of posterior palatal seal is the vital procedure which contributes to the success in denture retention and subsequent treatment of edentulous patient. The responsibility of recording posterior palatal seal lies on the clinician and not the lab technician. Locating and designing of posterior palatal seal after thorough understanding of the anatomic and physiological boundaries of the region. The diagnostic evaluation and placement of posterior seal are often given only minor attention in complete denture construction. The aim of this article is to supply adequate information on posterior palatal seal, problems encountered while recording posterior palatal seal for longevity of complete denture treatment. &nbsp