Streamlined Description of Pontics

Advances in the field of restorative materials allow a lost tooth to be replaced by artificial tooth structure that is virtually indiscernible from the original. Pontics are the artificial teeth ina fixed partial prosthesis that replace the lost natural teeth, and restore function and appearance. A wide variety of names have been attributed to pontics by different authors. Classification systems were devised based on the nomenclature. Other than the definition there is no universality of the nomenclature, classification and indications. This greatly confuses the professionals in the decision making process of fixed prosthodontic treatment. The aim of this review is to evaluate the descriptions given in the literature and comprehend them under a common heading.&nbsp

Prosthetic Rehabilitation of a Patient with Limited Mouth Opening following Partial Maxillectomy and Lateral Rhinotomy for Sinonasal Adenocarcinoma: A Clinical Report

Adenocarcinomas of various types comprise 10 to 20% of all primary malignant neoplasms of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses. They are thought to originate from seromucous glands of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses as well as the surface epithelium. Long-term prognosis is poor and patients usually die due to local spread with no metastasis. This clinical report describes a method for prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with sinonasal adenocarcinoma of maxilla following partial maxillectomy and lateral rhinotomy.&nbsp

Application of Lasers in Prosthodontics

In clinical dentistry lasers were introduced with the hope of overcoming some of the drawbacks posed by the conventional methods of dental procedures. Since its first experiment for dental application in the 1960s, the use of laser has increased rapidly in the last couple of decades. The specialty of Prosthodontics takes all concepts of dentistry and integrates effective comprehensive treatment planning. The practice will necessarily include a wide variety of patients seeking a diverse range of care. These include individuals who are highly fearful of dentistry and have long-term neglected care and those who have complex medical histories and require more specialized, advanced procedures. Some also have phobias and/or allergies to anesthetics. Lasers have become an integral part of treatment for these patients. The aim of this review is to describe the current and emerging applications for lasers in prosthetic dentistry. Used in conjunction with or as a replacement for traditional methods, it is observed that specific laser technologies are becoming an essential component of contemporary dental practice over a decade

Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient following partial maxillectomy for Squamous cell carcinoma: A clinical report

Squamous cell carcinoma of maxillary alveolar process and palate accounts for 1-5% of all the neoplasm’s of the oral cavity. This clinical report describes a method for prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with squamous cell carcinoma of maxilla following partial maxillectomy with a prosthetic obturator. &nbsp

Ellis-van Creveld Syndrome: A Rare Clinical Report of Oral Rehabilitation by Interdisciplinary Approach

Ellis-van Creveld syndrome (EVC) is a very rare genetic disorder that affects various tissues of ectodermal and mesodermal origin; patients with EVC present with typical oral deficiencies. The affected individuals are quite young at the time of oral evaluation. It is, therefore, important that these individuals are diagnosed and receive dental treatment at an early age for their physiologic and psychosocial well-being. Albeit there are numerous articles penned on the EVC, the treatise from an oral perspective is inadequate, covering only oral exhibitions and the preventive treatments. This article reviews the literature and serves as the first disquisition for oral rehabilitation of an EVC patient utilizing surgical, orthodontic, restorative, and prosthodontic management

Rehabilitation of a Patient with Amelogenesis Imperfecta: A Case Report

Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a diverse collection of inherited diseases that exhibit quantitative or qualitative tooth enamel defects in the absence of systemic manifestations. It can be characterized by enamel hypoplasia, hypomaturation, or hypocalcification of the teeth. AI may be associated with some other dental and skeletal developmental defects. Restoration for patients with this condition should be oriented toward the functional and esthetic rehabilitation. This article presents a case reported to post graduate department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Hospital, Srinagar, India diagnosed with the hypoplastic type of AI

Influence of drugs on orthodontic tooth movement: A review

The purpose of this review is to summarize the effects of some commonly used drugs on tissue remodeling and orthodontic tooth movement. A thorough knowledge about the drugs is therefore mandatory for the orthodontist dealing with patients under orthodontic treatment

Comparative in-vitro microscopic evaluation of vertical marginal discrepancy, microhardness, and surface roughness of nickel–chromium in new and recast alloy

Abstract Reusing of alloy has become a need of time due to the increasing demand, depletion of resources, and substantial increase in their price. The alloys used require a long-term stay in the oral cavity exposed to a wet environment, so they must have good wear resistance, biocompatibility, and mechanically good strength. In this study, the vertical marginal discrepancy, surface roughness, and microhardness of the new and recast nickel–chromium (base metal) alloys were evaluated. 125 wax patterns were fabricated from a customized stainless steel master die with a heavy chamfer cervical margin divided into 5 groups. Each group had 25 samples. Group A: 25 wax patterns were cast using 100% by weight of new alloy, Group B: the casting was done by using 75% new alloy and 25% alloy by weight, Group C: wax patterns were cast using 50% new alloy and 50% alloy, Group D: 25% new alloy and 75% alloy and Group E: 100% recast alloy. The vertical marginal discrepancy was measured by an analytical scanning microscope, microhardness was tested on a universal testing machine, and surface roughness was on a tester of surface roughness. Castings produced using new alloys were better than those obtained with reused alloys. Alloys can be reused till 50% by weight along with the new alloy and accelerated casting technique can be used to save the lab time to fabricate castings with acceptable vertical marginal discrepancy, microhardness, and surface roughness. This indicated that 50% recasting of (Ni–Cr) can be used as a good alternative for the new alloy from an economical point of view