title: Neutral zone approach for the rehabilitation of a severely atrophic mandibular ridge: Case report.
abstract: Providing a complete denture for a patient with an atrophic mandibular ridge presents a unique challenge for dentists. Retention, stability, and support must be considered when fabricating and fitting a complete denture. This article highlights the use of the neutral zone technique for successful complete denture therapy in a patient with an atrophic mandibular ridge, with special emphasis on the role of coverage of genial tubercles for maximum prosthesis support and stability.
authors.affiliation: Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India.
authors.forename: Komal
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ladha
authors.forename: Shubhra
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Gill
authors.forename: Rekha
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Mahesh
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Verma
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001284:Atrophy; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000473:pathology; D003725:Dental Articulators; D003760:Dental Impression Materials / Q000737:chemistry; D003761:Dental Impression Technique / Q000295:instrumentation; D003819:Denture Bases; D003779:Denture Design; D003781:Denture Retention; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007574:Jaw Relation Record / Q000379:methods; D007575:Jaw, Edentulous / Q000473:pathology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology*; D008768:Methylmethacrylates / Q000737:chemistry; D011145:Polyvinyls / Q000737:chemistry; D013499:Surface Properties; D014093:Tooth, Artificial
chemical_list: D003760:Dental Impression Materials; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D011145:Polyvinyls; C009931:poly(ethylmethacrylate)