Neutral zone technique: An aid of the prosthodontist- A case series

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Case Report

Author Details : Soumya Rajdey*, Harsh Parashar, Sapna Rani, Soorya Poduval

Volume : 9, Issue : 1, Year : 2021

Article Page : 36-41

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.jds.2021.010

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Abstract

The area where the outward forces from the tongue and the inward forces from the lips and cheeks are nullified during the functional movements is referred to as the neutral zone. Therefore, the incorporation of neutral cone technique serves as an alternative approach in the fabrication of lower complete dentures specifically in ridges which are highly atrophic. The technique aims to construct a denture that is shaped by muscle function and is in harmony with the surrounding oral structures. It is rarely used because of the extra clinical step involved and some clinicians may find the detection of neutral zone difficult. This article describes a technique for improving the stability of mandibular complete denture for patients who have a resorbed mandibular residual ridge.
This neutral zone impression technique is a useful technique when providing mandibular complete denture. It’s use can overcome some of the denture stability difficulties caused in some patients with a more powerful oral musculature, or in patients who have poor or altered neuromuscular control.
 

Keywords: Mandibular occlusal rim, Prosthodontists

How to cite : Rajdey S, Parashar H, Rani S, Poduval S, Neutral zone technique: An aid of the prosthodontist- A case series. J Dent Spec 2021;9(1):36-41

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