title: Biometric Denture Space- Concept of Neutral Zone Revisited Using A Hydrocolloid Impression Material.
abstract: Though the concept of neutral zone in making complete denture and its significance are well known, the material of choice has always been experimented to achieve better results. Recording of neutral zone using irreversible hydrocolloid (Alginate) as a material of choice would make the way of recording the neutral zone easier, as well as comfortable for the patient, when compared with other materials used for the purpose. This article describes the method of recording the biometric denture space (neutral zone) using hydrocolloid impression material which is most commonly used in everyday dental practice.
authors.affiliation: Senior Lecturer, Deparment of Prosthodontics, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College, Maher University , Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Shyam Sundar
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Shanker
authors.affiliation: Reader, Deparment of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College, Barath Univ. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Aruna
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Umamaheswaran
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Deparment of Prosthodontics, Sree Balaji Dental College, Barath Univ. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India .
authors.forename: Sanjna
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nayar
keywords: Alginate; Complete dentures; Potential denture space; Resorbed ridges; Zone of minimal conflict