Field Of Prosthodontics Research Articles

Revolutionizing Prosthodontics with Artificial Intelligence: A Narrative review

The revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (Al) on prosthodontics is addressed in this narrative review with focus on how it has changed the way patients are examined. Additionally, machine learning is used which aids in greater accuracy and customization when creating a treatment plan for the patient. Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven technologies are essential in the creation and manufacturing of prostheses and has improved computer-aided design (CAD) systems, making it easier to create customized, anatomically accurate prosthetic limbs. Apart from its practical uses Artificial Intelligence fosters an Ongoing investigation and advancement in the field of prosthodontics, as new materials, techniques, and treatment approaches are developed, Al system continuously incorporate lessons from real patient experiences, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the field. To address the inherent difficulties in traditional approaches this paper explores a convincing case for using Al in decision making and treatment planning in prosthodontics. Through use of unique patient data to support evidence-based decisions treatment planning can become more precise and personalized by leveraging Al analytical powers. Furthermore, the incorporation of Al-powered technologies including CAD and 3D printing is being investigated as a way to optimize manufacturing process of different of prostheses. Al is playing a crucial role in molding the future of the discipline as highlighted by the ongoing research element. This article highlights the revolutionary potential of artificial intelligence (Al) in prosthodontics, providing a state of and patient-centered approach to dental care.

Magnetic Attachment For Tooth Supported Mandibular Overdenture: A Case Report

The goal of preventive prosthodontics is to highlight the significance of any surgery that can postpone or completely prevent future prosthodontic issues. In terms of preventive prosthodontics, the overdenture is a therapeutic option that is supported by science. Overdentures have been fitted with a variety of attachments to improve retention. Because rare earth magnets like Sm-Co and Nd-Fe-B may be produced in small sizes as retentive devices for complete dentures, detachable partial dentures, obturators, and maxillofacial prosthesis, their application for increasing retention has been widely used in the field of prosthodontics. This article presents a simple method of fabricating mandibular over denture retained by magnets in a patient whose mandibular residual ridge was severely resorbed with few remaining teeth and opposed by maxillary complete denture

Comparative Evaluation of Speech Quality Before and After Functional Palatal Recontouring in Complete Dentures using Artificial Intelligence: A Study Protocol.

Introduction In the realm of dentistry, where precision and understanding of oral structures are paramount, the utilization of advanced technologies has revolutionized diagnostic and treatment methodologies. One such technology, palatography, holds significant importance in understanding the intricate dynamics of the oral cavity, particularly the interaction between the tongue and the palate during speech and swallowing. In the field of prosthodontics, achieving a successful outcome goes beyond simply restoring missing teeth. A well-designed denture or prosthesis should not only function properly but also consider factors like aesthetics, comfort, and speech intelligibility. Methods The speech quality analysis using artificial intelligence has been designed to assist in the palatal recontouring of complete dentures during the trial denture appointment and denture insertion. The study will be conducted on 12 completely edentulous patients, selected based on exclusion and inclusion criteria. Expected results The palatal recontouring assessment is expected to improve speech quality significantly. This could be incorporated into routine complete denture rehabilitation cases where the ease of technology can help enhance the phonetics of the prosthesis. Conclusions Patients undergoing full denture rehabilitation benefit greatly from phonetics. Taking this key factor into play through the use of advanced but readily available technology, palatography can be employed as a routine procedure for rehabilitation through complete dentures. There is definitely a learning curve involved while making it a routine procedure, but it is, nonetheless, a significant addition to holistic rehabilitation.

An Innovative Approach in Complete Denture Design for Oral Submucous Fibrosis Patient: Case Report

ABSTRACT- The field of prosthodontics is not merely a scientific discipline; it is also an art that involves adeptly managing patients facing challenges in undergoing conventional impression procedures. One prevalent limitation arises from difficulties in mouth opening, which can be attributed to various factors such as fractures, trauma, oral submucous fibrosis, temporomandibular joint ankylosis, among others. This case report outlines an inventive approach encompassing primary impression, a sectional custom tray, sectional denture base, and the implementation of a "customized hinge" for a hinge denture. This innovative technique demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of prosthodontics, where creative solutions are tailored to address the unique circumstances of each patient, ensuring effective and personalized dental care.

Utilizing Neutral Zone Technique In Denture Fabrication For A Patient With Severe Mandibular Ridge Resorption - A Case Report.

Residual ridge resorption remains a significant concern in the field of prosthodontics and implant dentistry, posing challenges in the successful rehabilitation of edentulous patients. Residual ridge resorption is a common phenomenon following a tooth extraction, leading to significant changes in the alveolar ridge's shape and volume. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the various treatment modalities available for managing residual ridge resorption. The case report presents a novel treatment modality for managing residual ridge resorption and its successful application in a clinical case

Artificial Intelligence in Prosthodontics and Dental Implants: Current Status and Futuristic Overview

With the recent advancement in the field of artificial intelligence [AI] many path breaking innovations have come up in various specialties of medical sciences. There are numerous possibilities and usages of AI in the field of dentistry. AI is being already used in field of prosthodontics and dental implantology. The future of AI in prosthodontics and dental implants is ever developing. AI-powered tools have the potential to revolutionize the way these procedures are performed, and to improve the quality of care that dentists can provide to their patients. Some of the potential benefits of AI in prosthodontics and dental implants include improved accuracy and efficiency of diagnosis and treatment planning.

Clinical application principles and new developments of zirconia crown.

Zirconia crown has been widely used in the field of prosthodontics. Traditional zirconia exhibits excellent mechanical properties but lacks translucency. The introduction of transparent zirconia significantly enhances its aesthetic performance. In clinical applications, factors affecting the aesthetic results of full zirconia crown should be comprehensively considered, and the most suitable restoration should be chosen. Additionally, clinicians need to design appropriate tooth preparation dimensions and methods based on an individual patient's actual situation. During the clinical bonding process of zirconia, proper surface treatment of the tooth and restoration is essential. The selection of suitable adhesives is crucial for achieving optimal bonding strength and aesthetics.

An Update on the Use of Lasers in Prosthodontics.

Lasers are employed in all fields of modern dentistry nowadays, including both surgical and non-surgical dental procedures. Prosthodontics, a branch of dentistry, has also embraced lasers as an invaluable addition to conventional methodologies. This helps improve the standard of care for patients and dentists due to its precise excision, quick healing, and enhanced tissue response after surgeries. In prosthodontics, the most commonly used lasers are carbon dioxide, argon, and yttrium-aluminum-garnet (YAG) lasers. Many reviews have been published in the literature regarding the use of lasers in dentistry; however, reviews on the use of lasers in the field of prosthodontics are limited. This review aims to explain the diverse applications and advancements of lasers in prosthodontics. Furthermore, it will highlight the integration of lasers in diagnostic protocols, treatment modalities, and the fabrication of prosthetic restorations.

Influencing factors and evaluation methods for early stability of immediate implant.

At present, implant restoration has become a hot research topic in the field of prosthodontics. The in-depth studies of new materials and new technologies enable immediate implantation, immediate and early loading to be realized, which meets the needs of patients for shortening the course of implant restoration and obtaining better aesthetic effects. However, compared with the traditional delayed implantation technology, it is equally challenging for clinicians how to achieve and even improve the initial and long-term stability of implants in order to raise the success rate of implant restoration. The initial stability of the implant is influenced by a combination of factors, including the implant, the patient's condition, and the surgical procedure. Recently, there have been a lot of studies on the influencing factors and common research methods for immediate implant stability and bone healing. Summarizing and analyzing them can provide reference for preoperative evaluation, surgical plan and loading timing of immediate implant restoration in the later stage.

Assessment of knowledge and practices of additive manufacturing in dentistry among university teaching faculty in Saudi Arabia

BackgroundIn recent era, digitalization in the dental sciences has been observed in wide ranges. This cross-sectional study aimed to assess knowledge and practice of additive manufacturing (AM) in dentistry among university teaching faculty in Saudi Arabia.MethodsA questionnaire was prepared and validated to distribute to the different dental colleges in Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire was divided into three parts: demographic information, knowledge and practices of AM among the dental teaching faculty. After receiving all the responses, descriptive statistics were used for the frequency distribution of all the responses.ResultsA total of 367 responses were received from the different faculty members. Most of the participants were male (67.30%), holding assistant professor (52.50%) positions in the field of prosthodontics (23.40%). In terms of knowledge, even though most of the participants were aware of AM (64.30%); however, do not understand the AM techniques (33.50). Moreover, 71.90% of the participants had no experience working with AM and only 13.60% of participants used AM in their respective dental colleges.ConclusionAM techniques are not commonly used in the field of dentistry in Saudi Arabia; therefore, more platforms should have created to enhance the knowledge and practice of AM in the current population.

The chance and challenge of creating virtual patients in prosthodontics.

In the field of prosthodontics, the use of virtual patients for biomimetic restoration holds great promise for various applications. Virtual patients consist of digitized data that encompasses details on the morphology, structure, and spatial relationships within the maxillofacial and intraoral regions. Nonetheless, there are several challenges associated with acquiring digital data, achieving accurate alignment, and recording and transferring dynamic jaw movements. This paper aims to concentrate on the process of constructing virtual patients, highlight the key and challenging aspects of virtual patient construction, and advocate for the extensive adoption and utilization of virtual patient technology.

Prosthodontic Research in the Digital Era: Current Trends and Future Prospects

Prosthodontic Research in the Digital Era: Current Trends and Future Prospects

Transforming Prosthodontics and oral implantology using robotics and artificial intelligence.

The current review focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics can be applied to the field of Prosthodontics and oral implantology. The classification and methodologies of AI and application of AI and robotics in various aspects of Prosthodontics is summarized. The role of AI has potentially expanded in dentistry. It plays a vital role in data management, diagnosis, and treatment planning and administrative tasks. It has widespread applications in Prosthodontics owing to its immense diagnostic capability and possible therapeutic application. AI and robotics are next-generation technologies that are opening new avenues of growth and exploration for Prosthodontics. The current surge in digital human-centered automation has greatly benefited the dental field, as it transforms towards a new robotic, machine learning, and artificial intelligence era. The application of robotics and AI in the dental field aims to improve dependability, accuracy, precision, and efficiency by enabling the widespread adoption of cutting-edge dental technologies in future. Hence, the objective of the current review was to represent literature relevant to the applications of robotics and AI and in the context of diagnosis and clinical decision-making and predict successful treatment in Prosthodontics and oral implantology.

Knowledge Awareness and Practice of Different Temporization Techniques Used for Dental Implants - A Survey

When a patient loses his anterior teeth, there is psychological and emotional distress seen in the patient. Replacing the missing tooth has been a long term success in the field of prosthodontics. Dental implants have a vital role in fixedly replacing the missing tooth. The average lifespan and expectancy for a dental implant prosthesis and restoration may be of high expectation. The healing phase of the implant is critical, and when a patient gets a dental implant in anterior teeth, the waiting period also plays an important role. Fabrication of provisional restorations or temporization is an essential procedure in fixed prosthodontics. Fabricating the provisional restoration or immediately loading the implant after the placement comes as a challenge for prosthodontics to restore the function and esthetics. The choice of the temporary restoration may vary from patient to patient and is possible only when an individual has adequate knowledge about the different techniques and the best provisionalization techniques. Immediate loading protocols for dental implants have many advantages by reducing the time, promotes gingival healing and mainly helps in the psychological satisfaction of the patient. Hence this study aims to analyze the knowledge, awareness and practice among dental practitioners and students regarding the provisionalization technique and the method used during the dental implant placement..

Minimally Invasive Approach for Full Mouth Rehabilitation Using Table-Tops in A Patient with Generalized Attrition

Currently A table-top is a conservative treatment approach limited to the thickness of the occlusal table with margins placed supragingivally for covering all the cusps of teeth. Its indications include patients with occlusal wear due to attrition or abrasion, teeth with cracks/fracture lines and endodontically treated teeth. The present case report demonstrates its potential in the field of prosthodontics to achieve full mouth rehabilitation through a minimally invasive approach

LASERS IN PROSTHODONTICS: AN OVERVIEW

Laser is an innovative tool in modern dental practice. LASER stands for ‘Light Amplification by Stimulated Emissions of Radiation”. In last 2 decades there have been an explosion of research studies in laser application. Advances in the use of laser device in prosthodontics have proven beneficial. Further laboratory and clinical experimentation may determine a significant place of laser in prosthodontics. The various application of Laser is convenient for both dentist and patient. This review article have described application of laser in field of prosthodontics in all aspect.

ROLE OF ZIRCONIA IN PROSTHODONTICS: OVERVIEW

In light of minimally invasive dentistry, the advent of a new generation of particle-filled and high strength ceramics, hybrid composites, and techno-polymers in the recent decade has provided an extended palette of dental materials, broadening the clinical indications in fixed prosthodontics. In the last two decades, there is an increase in the demand for non-metallic restorations. Zirconia is one of the recent advances in dental materials that comes under the ceramic oxide group. This article gives an overview of zirconia in the field of prosthodontics and crown & bridge.

Magnitude and determinants of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics in dentistry: a nation-wide study

BackgroundDentist play an important role in misuse of antibiotics. Identification of the dental activities linked to the misuse of antibiotics is important for improving dentists’ prescribing quality. The aim of the study was to quantify the magnitude of inappropriate antibiotic prescribing by dentists in Spain and identify the characteristics, knowledge and attitudes that influence prescribing quality.Material and methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional, questionnaire-based study on dentists in Spain, assessing prescribing quality (dependent variable) on the basis of their responses about the prescription of antibiotics in 14 clinical situations. As the independent variables, we assessed professional characteristics and attitudes (lack of knowledge, fear, complacency, scheduling problems, and economic benefit) measured on a Likert scale. Odds Ratios (OR) (95%CI) were calculated using logistic regression.ResultsA total of 878 participants were included in the analysis. Half of all dentists displayed inappropriate antibiotic prescribing habits in more than 28.6% (10/14) of the clinical situations posed (interquartile range 57–79%). Prescribing quality increased when resistance was perceived as a public health problem (OR 0.88, 95% CI: 0.79–0.97), and decreased in response to fear (OR 1.12, 95% CI:1.07–1.18) or the pursuit of economic benefit (OR 1.07, 95% CI 1.01–1.14). Having over 30 years’ experience (OR 4.58, 95% CI:1.80–12.48) and/or practising in the field of prosthodontics as opposed to endodontics (OR 2.65, 95% CI:1.26–5.71) were associated with worse prescribing quality.ConclusionsAntibiotics are the most commonly prescribed drugs in dentistry, and in many cases this prescription is inappropriate. Our findings shows that modifiable factors influence prescribing quality among dentists in Spain. These may be use for designing educational and training programmes for dentists.

A novel chairside technique to assess the interocclusal clearance and abutment axial walls during tooth preparation.

The importance of a judicious and unerring abutment tooth preparation in the field of prosthodontics has always been paramount. It is not uncommon for many clinicians to face challenges during laboratory fabrication of fixed prostheses, caused due to inappropriate occlusal clearance and over axial wall taper of the abutment tooth. With evolving technologies and methods, the modus operandi for attaining such tooth preparation is varying; however, every technique has its own shortcomings. The technique mentioned in the article is cost-effective as it uses modified Heister mouth gag forceps to achieve the desired objective of evaluating the prepared abutment morphology three-dimensionally with minimum chairside time.

Facial Measurements and Their Correlation with Vertical Dimension of Occlusion in Dentate Subjects: An Anthropometric Analysis

Introduction: In the field of prosthodontics, there lies a delicate balance between the preservation of supporting structures and the restoration of physiological function while providing complete denture prostheses to completely edentulous patients. A good prosthesis requires appropriate recording of the proper maxillo-mandibular relationship, including the vertical dimension of occlusion, which is a crucial step in complete denture fabrication. The reliability of anthropometric methods to determine the vertical dimension of occlusion has been widely discussed in the literature. Aim: To evaluate the correlation of various facial measurements with the vertical dimension of occlusion in dentate subjects. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Prosthodontics at a Dental College in Ambala district of Haryana, India, from February 2021 to July 2023. A total of 100 subjects (50 females and 50 males) within the age range of 20-35 years were selected. Five facial parameters were selected to correlate with the vertical dimension of occlusion: the distance from glabella to subnasion, the distance from the outer canthus of one eye to the inner canthus of the other eye, the distance from the outer canthus to the rima oris, the distance from the outer canthus to the External Auditory Meatus (EAM) on the left side of the face, and the Interpupillary Distance (IPD). Facial measurements were recorded using a digital vernier calliper, while IPD was recorded using a PD ruler. Each measurement was made three times and recorded by a single operator. Once recorded, all the measurements were tabulated and subjected to statistical analysis using the Pearson’s correlation coefficient test. Regression analysis was also conducted to formulate a regression equation for determining the vertical dimension of occlusion. Results: The mean Vertical Dimension of Occlusion (VDO) for males was 59.29±6.48 mm, and for females, it was 52.34±5.92 mm. The results showed a positive and significant (p-value<0.05) correlation between the vertical dimension of occlusion and facial measurements such as glabella to subnasion (p-value for males: 0.001, p-value for females: <0.001), outer canthus to inner canthus (p-value for males: 0.01, p-value for females: <0.001), outer canthus to rima oris (p-value for males: <0.001, p-value for females: <0.001), and outer canthus to EAM (p-value for males: 0.007, p-value for females: 0.001) in both males and females. However, there was no significant correlation between IPD and VDO (p-value for males: 0.296, p-value for females: 0.66) in both genders. Conclusion: It can be concluded that facial measurements could be taken into consideration for determining the vertical dimension of occlusion in completely edentulous patients in conjunction with other reliable methods.