The word esthetics is derived from the Greek word "AISTHETIKOS" meaning perceptive. It pertains to the sense of beautiful or the science which deduces from nature and taste, the rules and principles of art. The term esthetic was coined in 1750 to designate the science of sensuous knowledge which gave beauty in contrast to the science of logic which gave truth. The most important consideration during complete denture construction is the restoration of last esthetics. Esthetics goes much further than the mere placement of the teeth on the occlusal rims, size, shape, color of artificial teeth...

Fixed Prosthodontics is the branch of Prosthodontics that deals with replacement of missing tooth or teeth and associated structures by means of prosthesis that can't be removed by the patient Biologically acceptable fixed Prosthodontic treatment demands that prepared teeth be protected and stabilized with provisional restorations that resemble the form and function of the definitive Prosthesis. They are essential in the maintenance of periodontal health and protection of pulp from thermal insult. This is especially useful with treatment involving esthetic need of the patient. Variety of...

The head and neck region of the body is one in which many important structures are compressed into a relatively small area. It is an interesting region because it contains the brain, the special organs, the cranial nerves, and branches of cervical plexus. The neck is the region of the body that lies between the lower margin of the mandible above and the suprasternal notch and the upper border of the clavicle below. The natural lines of cleavage of the skin are constant and run almost horizontally around the neck. This is important clinically because an incision along a cleavage line will heal...