NEUTRAL ZONE TECHNIQUE IN COMPLETE DENTURE FABRICATION: A CLINICAL CASE REPORT

*Dr. Sania Mohsin, Dr. Arunachalam Sudheer, Dr. Priya and Dr. Susmita Mondal

ABSTRACT

The neutral zone technique is a fundamental concept in prosthodontics that emphasizes the importance of muscle balance in the stability and retention of complete dentures. This case report presents the prosthodontic rehabilitation of a completely edentulous patient using the neutral zone technique to enhance denture stability, comfort, and function. Clinical steps included impression making, jaw relation recording, and neutral zone recording using a tissue conditioning material. The contours of the neutral zone were carefully captured and incorporated into the final denture design. Following denture insertion, the patient demonstrated significant improvement in speech, mastication, and comfort, with high satisfaction at follow-up. This case highlights the effectiveness of the neutral zone technique in managing complex denture cases, particularly in patients with compromised ridge anatomy or neuromuscular control.

Keywords: Functional impression technique, Neutral zone, Denture retention.