Using neutral zone concept in prosthodontic treatment of a patient with brain surgery: A clinical report

ABSTRACT Oral malignancies originating from or secondarily involving mandible are usually treated by surgical excision and may result in mandibular defect with or without loss of continuity. Surgical resection may lead to loss of buccal and lingual sulci, loss of symmetry of mandibular function, altered mandibular movements and deviation of the residual fragment toward the resected side. Radiation therapy is often given after resection of malignant tumors, which may produce undesirable side effects, like mucositis and mucosal atrophy, trismus, increased susceptibility to irritation and ulceration and reduction in salivary flow. This overall change in anatomy and physiology of oral cavity after segmental mandibular resection presents a restorative challange. This clinical report presents fabrication of complete dentures for a patient who had undergone segmental mandibulectomy and had restricted mouth opening. How to cite this article Kulkarni RS, Pawar RS. Combination of Neutral Zone and Flange Techniques during Fabrication of Complete Dentures for a Segmental Mandibulectomy Patient with Restricted Mouth Opening. Int J Prosthodont Restor Dent 2015;5(4):114-117.

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Neutral Zone- A Clinical Report

International Journal of Biomedical Research ◽

10.7439/ijbr.v6i10.2559 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (10) ◽

pp. 863 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Ankit Suhag ◽

A. K Verma ◽

Dr. Saurabh ◽

Mariyam Ali ◽

Nishant Gaba ◽

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Keyword(s):

Clinical Report ◽

Neutral Zone

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Neutral zone approach for denture fabrication for a partial glossectomy patient: A clinical report

Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry ◽

10.1067/mpr.2000.109508 ◽

2000 ◽

Vol 84 (4) ◽

pp. 390-393 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Chikahiro Ohkubo ◽

Shigeru Hanatani ◽

Toshio Hosoi ◽

Yukihiro Mizuno

Keyword(s):

Clinical Report ◽

Neutral Zone ◽

Partial Glossectomy

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Management of Resorbed Mandibular Ridge with Neutral Zone Technique: A Case Report

Journal of Nepalese Prosthodontic Society ◽

10.3126/jnprossoc.v1i1.23850 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 47-51

Author(s):

Rinu Sharma ◽

S. Mathema ◽

B. Pathak

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Oral Cavity ◽

Muscle Function ◽

Basic Mechanism ◽

Clinical Report ◽

Neutral Zone ◽

Impression Technique ◽

And Function

Patients with resorbed mandibular ridge poses a challenge for prosthodontic rehabilitation. The ongoing diminution of denture foundation defies the basic mechanism of denture stability and support. The technique of neutral zone to construct a denture that is shaped by muscle function and is in harmony with the surrounding oral structures can remarkably improve prognosis of such patients. The neutral zone is the area in the oral cavity where during function; the forces of the cheeks and lips pressing inward neutralize the forces of the tongue pressing outward. Thus physiologically optimal teeth arrangement and harmonious denture contours and can be achieved to maximize prosthesis stability, comfort, and function for patients. This clinical report describes rehabilitation of a patient with severely resorbed mandibular ridge using neutral zone impression technique.

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Neutral Zone Technique for Rehabilitation of Resorbed Mandibular Ridge

Journal of Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10057-0009 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 35-38

Author(s):

Avneet Kaur ◽

Devendra Pal Singh Chhonkar ◽

Aditi Sarawgi

Keyword(s):

Muscle Function ◽

Clinical Report ◽

Neutral Zone ◽

Complete Dentures ◽

Mahatma Gandhi ◽

Alternative Approach

ABSTRACT The neutral zone technique is an alternative approach for the construction of the complete dentures. It is most effective for cases where there is a highly atrophic ridge. The technique aims to construct a denture, i.e., shaped by muscle function and is in harmony with the surrounding oral structures. This clinical report describes the fabrication of complete dentures for a patient with poorly formed mandibular ridges. How to cite this article Kaur A, Padiyar N, Kaurani P, Meena S, Chhonkar DPS, Sarawgi A. Neutral Zone Technique for Rehabilitation of Resorbed Mandibular Ridge. J Mahatma Gandhi Univ Med Sci Tech 2016;1(1):35-38.

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