Using a Modified Neutral Zone Technique to Improve the Stability of Mandibular Complete Dentures: A Prospective Clinical Study.
OBJECTIVE
The aim of this study was to evaluate the improvement in mandibular complete dentures (MCD) stability using a modified neutral zone technique (MNZT).


METHODS
For 21 patients who were dissatisfied with their primary MCD, MCDs were fabricated using the MNZT.


RESULTS
Nearly all of the patients showed considerable improvement in oral health-related quality of life, and 85.7% of the patients stated an improvement in general denture stability and while chewing. A masticatory function test showed no significant changes.


CONCLUSIONS
This MNZT seems to improve MCD function, especially in patients who cannot be treated with implants.
Peter
P
Rehmann
Anna Katharina
AK
Künkel
Daniel
D
Weber
Ulrich
U
Lotzmann
Bernd
B
Wöstmann
D003781:Denture Retention; D003824:Denture, Complete; D003826:Denture, Complete, Lower; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible; D008409:Mastication; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011788:Quality of Life