NEUTRAL ZONE IN COMPLETE DENTURES-LITERATURE REVIEW

Abstract

Introduction. Rational goals for denture construction are basically directed at the restoration of esthetics and masticatory function and the healthy preservation of the remaining natural tissues The three dimensional volume of complete dentures optimally occupies an edentulous space that is substantial, in the light of the progressive changes that accompany edentulism and functional dynamics. The paper discusses current knowledge of neutral zone in complete denture treatment.

Keywords

• complete denture
• neutral zone
• dentures impression