Abdul Mueed Zaigham.
Role of neutral zone approach in the success of mandibular complete dentures.
J Pak Dent Assoc Jan ;19(2):120-3.

OBJECTIVE: Mandibular denture instability is a common problem in patients with atrophic mandibular ridges. Various methods had been employed by the profession to overcome this problem. The objective of this study was to evaluate role of neutral zone approach in atrophic edentulous mandibular ridges. METHODOLOGY : Twenty edentulous patients with atrophic mandibles were selected. Seven evaluation factors were analyzed and compared. RESULT: Three factors stability, tongue space and position of anterior teeth were better achieved by using neutral zone technique. CONCLUSION: Successful denture can be fabricated by using neutral zone in atrophic mandibular ridges.

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