Neutral Zone Technique for Stable Dentures – A Case Report

  

  Nimmi P. S. , Suma Karthigeyan , Seyed Ashraff Ali , Mangala Deivanai

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 Abstract

Achieving stability of a mandibular complete denture is a difficult treatment objective due to continuous reduction of residual ridge size and its proximity to limiting structures. Various techniques have been proposed to enhance mandibular denture stability, and one such alternative method is the Neutral Zone Technique, especially in poorly resorbed ridges. Sir Wilfred Fish of England first described the Neutral Zone Concept in 1931. The term "Neutral Zone" refers to the area within the mouth where the outward force of the tongue is neutralized by the inward force of the cheeks and lips. The rationale behind the Neutral Zone Technique is to fabricate a mandibular complete denture that is optimally situated and in harmony with the oral structures. The teeth are arranged in occlusion within this zone, determined by the oral musculature and tongue to ensure stability for the complete denture prosthesis. The need for a technique based on physiological concepts is increasingly significant.

 Keywords

Neutral Zone Technique, Dentures, Case Report, Mandibular Complete Denture.

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