AUTHOR(S): Dr. Devameena S

ABSTRACT:Complete denture fabrication is considered to be successful when retention, stability, support are obtained to the patient satisfaction. Mandibular ridge resorbs over time and challenges dentist clinical skills in complete denture fabrication. In this case, mandibular complete denture on severely resorbed ridge was managed using conventional neutral zone technique. Neutral zone technique helps in fabricating denture in a stable zone over severely resorbed ridge, which would improve the denture stability. This case report explains neutral zone technique using phonetic method in complete denture fabrication was followed, which satisfied both esthetics and functional demands.

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