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| Paper Title: | Evaluation of Awareness, Knowledge, and Clinical Practice of Neutral Zone Impression Technique Among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study |
| Authors Name: | S.Gowtham Raj , P.Karthikeyan , K.Praveena , A.Abiimanyu , N.Jagadesaan |
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| Published Paper Id: | IJRTI2510072 |
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| Abstract: | Background: The neutral zone technique in prosthodontics is a time-tested method designed to enhance denture stability and retention by capturing the area of minimal muscular conflict. Despite its clinical importance, the extent to which undergraduate dental students understand and apply this technique remains uncertain. Objective: To assess the awareness, theoretical knowledge, and perceived clinical application of the neutral zone technique among undergraduate dental students through a structured questionnaire. Methods: A 20-item multiple-choice questionnaire was distributed among undergraduate students from various dental colleges. The questionnaire covered demographic details, knowledge-based questions, clinical application, material preferences, and personal opinions on the technique’s relevance. Responses were analyzed descriptively. Results: Among 150 participants, 60% were in their 4th year or internship. While 72% of students correctly identified the purpose of the neutral zone as balancing orofacial musculature, only 35% had practical exposure. Impression compound was the preferred material by 49% of respondents. The majority (84%) agreed the technique is essential for managing resorbed ridges, yet 58% believed it is underutilized in current clinical practice. Conclusion: Although theoretical understanding of the neutral zone technique is satisfactory among students, there is a significant gap in hands-on clinical training. Greater emphasis is required in dental curricula to bridge this gap and ensure skillful application in clinical scenarios. |
| Keywords: | Neutral zone, dental students, complete denture, impression techniques, prosthodontics education, survey study. |
| Cite Article: | "Evaluation of Awareness, Knowledge, and Clinical Practice of Neutral Zone Impression Technique Among Undergraduate Dental Students: A Cross-Sectional Study", International Journal for Research Trends and Innovation (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.11, Issue 1, page no.a703-a705, January-2026, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2510072.pdf |
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