Question 131 · LDEK · Complete dentures
The term “neutral zone” in relation to the edentulous oral cavity indicates:
1) the area beyond the transition line between the hard and soft palate, i.e. distally from the line connecting the palatal fossae close to the palatal raphe;
2) part of a denture bearing surface with differential deformability;
3) space where the forces of tongue, lips and cheeks are mutually balanced;
4) line of free and attached gingiva, that is the border of the denture bearing surface for the denture base;
5) area where the denture base can be lengthened.
The correct answer is:
2) part of a denture bearing surface with differential deformability;
3) space where the forces of tongue, lips and cheeks are mutually balanced;
4) line of free and attached gingiva, that is the border of the denture bearing surface for the denture base;
5) area where the denture base can be lengthened.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,3.
- B. 2,5.
- C. 2,4.
- D. only 3.
- E. 4,5.
Hint
The term refers to where artificial teeth and polished surfaces should be placed so that the muscles stabilise rather than dislodge the denture.
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