Neutral zone approach and external impression for rehabilitation of severely atrophic maxillary and mandibular ridges: a case report
10.14368/jdras.2018.34.4.324
- Author:
Yujin JO
1
;
Chang Woo KO
;
Sang Won PARK
;
Kwi Dug YUN
;
Chan PARK
;
Hyun Pil LIM
Author Information
1. Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dentistry, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea. mcnihil@chonnam.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
complete denture;
neutral zone;
external impression
- MeSH:
Alveolar Bone Loss;
Alveolar Process;
Cheek;
Denture, Complete;
Dentures;
Esthetics;
Humans;
Lip;
Rehabilitation;
Tongue;
Tooth, Artificial
- From:Journal of Dental Rehabilitation and Applied Science
2018;34(4):324-330
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
In order to produce a stable denture for severe alveolar bone loss area, it is not only important that .0a suitable occlusion is established but also to consider compatibility with the surrounding muscle to form a suitable polished surfaces. Neutral zone is defined as a potential area where the neuromuscular system of the tongue, cheeks and lips is balanced can be determined through the neutral zone impression technique. And if artificial teeth are aligned within the neutral zone and the polished surface follows the anatomical form of the dynamic muscle, higher stability and retention of the denture may be obtained through coordination with the surrounding muscle tissue. This case is being reported since the concept of the neutral zone was applied to a patient with severely atrophic residual alveolar ridge and the result was clinically satisfactory in both function and aesthetics.
