The PRIMARY stress bearing area of the maxillary complete denture is the

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   docroy

   should be hard palate according to the book Prosthodontics treatment of edentulous patient p. 213. it says, "The crest of the edentulous ridge is an impor- tant area of support. However, the bone is subject to resorption, which limits its potential for support, unlike the palate, which is resistant to resorption. Because of this, the ridge crest should be looked on as a secondary supporting area, rather than a pri- mary supporting area"

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