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NEUTRAL ZONE TECHNIQUE IN MANAGEMENT OF RESORBED RIDGES- A CASE REPORT

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Dr. Prajakta Thool, Dr. Karan Jaiswal, Dr. Bela Khobragade, Dr. Sayli Nikode, Dr. Ajay Thawani, Dr. Surbhi Dudhe
» doi: 10.48047/ecb/2023.12.si7.200

Abstract

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of completely edentulous severely resorbed ridges is very challenging. Severely resorbed lower ridge poses a problem in stability of the mandibular dentures. The concept of Neutral Zone significantly helps to overcome the challenge. The Neutral Zone is the area where the outward forces from the tongue are neutralized by the forces of the lips and the cheeks acting inwards during functional movements. Dental Implants is a treatment option to improve the retention and stability of the unstable denture but due to economical feasibility is less frequently used. This article describes management of severely resorbed ridge with the technique of Neutral zone incorporation in the dentures

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