Neuromuscular Disorders And Prosthodontic Strategies In Complete Denture Patients

Abstract

Neuromuscular disorders leads to loss of muscle function  because they affect the musculature and/or the nervous system. Etiology could be due to autoimmune disorders, genetic/hereditary disorders. The process of mastication is controlled and coordinated  by a well-defined neurological system which primarily consists of skeletal muscles, motor and sensory nerve fibers. This neuromuscular control involves in every phase of complete denture prosthesis construction.

Skeletal muscles directly play a  vital role  in complete denture prosthesis function. A good muscular control and coordination is necessary for denture stability by means of active and passive muscle fixation. Muscles of mastication and muscles of facial expression are widely involved in denture stability. Hence neuromuscular control plays a vital role in denture construction as well as function.