ABSTRACT
Oral competence (preserve lingual sulcus) Unencumbered mastication and swallowing
without aspiration
Dental occlusion (i.e., osseointegrated implants)
Intelligible speech (mobile tongue) Intraoral sensation
D. Reestablish the aesthetic harmony to the lower third of the face (height, width, and projection) and avoid the ‘‘Andy Gump’’ deformity.
