Bonding between the tooth and the prosthesis is very much important for the longevity of the prosthesis. Ever since composite came into play in dentistry, bonding agents have gained a greater level of popularity, since adhesion to the enamel and dentin is of prime importance in the restorative dentistry. With the introduction of the acid etching into clinical practice, various dentin bonding agents were developed to improve the quality of the restoration. In the aim of simplifying the bonding procedure, various authors attempted to develop new bonding agents thereby improving the quality of...

In the field of removable partial prosthodontics, more careful planning and consideration are necessary for a satisfactory result than in any other area of dentistry. The process of choosing the best prosthesis can occasionally be quite complicated due to the large range of combinations of missing and standing teeth, the various prosthodontic treatment options accessible, and the diversity of needs unique to each patient. Other types of detachable partial dentures may need to be taken into consideration in certain scenarios, but in most cases, the traditional extra coronal clasp held...

The goal of modern dentistry is to return patients to normal health in a predictable fashion. The partial and complete edentulous patient may be unable to recover normal function, esthetics, comfort or speech with a traditional removable prosthesis. The patient's function when wearing a denture may be reduced to one sixth of that level formerly experienced with natural dentition. However, an implant prosthesis may return the function to near normal limits.The goal of modern dentistry is to return patients to normal health in a predictable fashion. The partial and complete edentulous patient...

Centric relation is a core topic of dentistry in general and prosthodontics in particular. The concept of CR emerged due to the search for a reproducable mandibular position rehabilitation. With greater understanding of the mandibular movements the concept of antero-superior position of the head of the condyle may change again in future. The books deals with various concept of centric relation in clinical scenario. The clinician can be confident about CR recording and understanding which in turn shall be helpful in his ability to plan several treatment procedures.

Dans le domaine de la prothèse partielle amovible, plus que dans tout autre domaine de la dentisterie, une planification et une réflexion minutieuses sont nécessaires pour obtenir un résultat satisfaisant. Le choix de la meilleure prothèse peut parfois s'avérer assez compliqué en raison du large éventail de combinaisons de dents manquantes et de dents en place, des diverses options de traitement prothétique accessibles et de la diversité des besoins propres à chaque patient. D'autres types de prothèses partielles amovibles peuvent être envisagés dans certains cas, mais dans la...

Auf dem Gebiet der herausnehmbaren Teilprothetik ist für ein zufriedenstellendes Ergebnis eine sorgfältigere Planung und Überlegung erforderlich als in jedem anderen Bereich der Zahnmedizin. Der Prozess der Auswahl der besten Prothese kann gelegentlich recht kompliziert sein, da es eine große Bandbreite an Kombinationen von fehlenden und stehenden Zähnen gibt, verschiedene prothetische Behandlungsmöglichkeiten zur Verfügung stehen und die Bedürfnisse jedes einzelnen Patienten sehr unterschiedlich sind. In bestimmten Fällen müssen andere Arten von herausnehmbaren Teilprothesen in...

The great emphasis on youth, beauty, and virility in our contemporary society makes it increasingly difficult to age in place. These are frustrating years, not least for elderly individuals. They acknowledge that many of their ideas, ambitions, goals, and hopes will never come true and that they have passed their prime in terms of productivity. It is regrettable that the majority of essential dental and medical services are typically required for elderly patients at a time when they are least able to endure and pay for them. Due to the psychological aspects that are usually involved, the...