DOI: 10.11607/ijp.4780, PubMed ID (PMID): 27824976Pages 570-572, Language: EnglishRehmann, Peter / Künkel, Anna Katharina / Weber, Daniel / Lotzmann, Ulrich / Wöstmann, BerndPurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the improvement in mandibular complete dentures (MCD) stability using a modified neutral zone technique (MNZT).
Materials and 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.
Conclusion: This MNZT seems to improve MCD function, especially in patients who cannot be treated with implants.
