Year: 2024 | Month: December | Volume: 14 | Issue: 12 | Pages: 87-91
DOI: https://doi.org/10.52403/ijhsr.20241210
Stabilizing Mandibular Dentures: Integrating Neutral Zone and Lingualized Occlusion - A Clinical Case Study
Dr Diksha Verma1, Dr Sunil Kumar M.V2, Dr Rajesh Kumar3, Dr Krishan Kumar4
1PG Student, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Jaipur Dental College, Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
2Head Of Department, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Jaipur Dental College, Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
3Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Jaipur Dental College, Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
4Senior Lecturer, Department of Prosthodontics, Crown & Bridge, Jaipur Dental College, Maharaj Vinayak Global University, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Corresponding Author: Dr Diksha Verma
ABSTRACT
This case report discusses the successful rehabilitation of a mandibular edentulous patient using the neutral zone technique combined with lingualized occlusion. The aim is to highlight the benefits of this approach in achieving optimal denture stability, retention, and function, particularly in patients with compromised oral anatomy. The neutral zone technique is a vital approach in prosthodontics, particularly for edentulous patients with compromised oral anatomy. The neutral zone technique utilized muscle dynamics to determine the optimal denture base position, while lingualized occlusion provided a balanced occlusal scheme, reducing lateral forces during mastication. The outcome demonstrated that this integrated method offers a promising solution for achieving successful mandibular denture rehabilitation, even in challenging clinical scenarios.
Key words: Neutral zone, stability, equilibrium, lingualized occlusion, crowding.