Location Of The Neutral Zone Using Thermoplastic Impression Material

International Journal of Medical Science

© 2021 by SSRG - IJMS Journal

Volume 8 Issue 5

Year of Publication : 2021

Authors : Rushabh Gaikwad, Samad Kabir

10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V8I5P102

How to Cite?

Rushabh Gaikwad, Samad Kabir, "Location Of The Neutral Zone Using Thermoplastic Impression Material," SSRG International Journal of Medical Science, vol. 8,  no. 5, pp. 4-5, 2021. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/IJMS-V8I5P102

Abstract:

The neutral zone is a dead space within the orofacial musculature where the forces created by the muscles are equal or, incorrect terms, non-existent. The various techniques that vary from the material used, the indication of patients, the stage of denture construction, and cost-effectiveness have been described. We present an even simpler technique in this article that requires routine materials used during complete denture fabrication. The technique utilizes self-cure denture base acrylic resin for trial denture base on which heat softened impression compound is placed. No need for retentive devices is required. The vertical dimensions are maintained by mounting previous fabricated occlusal rims on an articulator while the contours are transferred using a putty index. The technique can be mastered by even undergraduate students.

Keywords:

xerostomia, complete denture, denture processing, elastomeric impression material

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