Modern science and technology have undergone a major revolution with the evolution of nanotechnology and hence has been assimilated into various medical disciplines including dentistry. The integration of nanotechnology and its principles into dentistry is aptly termed "Nanodentistry." The continuous ongoing quest for the introduction of newer materials for promoting better oral health has led to the discovery of various nanobiomaterials, advanced clinical tools, and better treatment modalities. Nanodentistry has spread its branches to prosthodontics "a highly specialized branch of dentistry...

CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Designing /Computer Aided Manufacturing) technologies are being extensively used in engineering field because of their high precision and accuracy. These systems have been introduced to dental field in late 1980s and have started being used in various fields of dentistry. This book provides an insight into the application of CAD/CAM in prosthodontics.The uses of CAD/CAM in various field of prosthodontics are continuously increasing for past two decades.This technology is not only used in the dental laboratory but with recent advancements it is also being used in the...

Overdentures supported by implants are a comparatively new arrival in the prosthodontic scene. It is found to have increasing application in prosthodontics, which may be a reflection on population trends and the demand for better treatment. Overdenture treatment is a notion which precludes the inevitability of "floating plastic" in edentulous mouths. It has always offered a sensible and prudent appeal for dental practitioners, and numerous patients have benefited from this prescription. The implant-retained overdenture is a treatment option for edentulous patients in the following situations:...

À la fin des années 1950 et au début des années 1960, le concept de développement d'une articulation équilibrée pour la prothèse fixe a été remis en question. Deux approches philosophiques principales ont été proposées. L'équilibre unilatéral, appelé plus tard fonction de groupe, a été préconisé par Schuyler (1963). Stuart (1964) a suggéré d'éliminer tous les contacts dentaires postérieurs dans les positions excentriques. Ce schéma occlusal a été décrit comme une occlusion mutuellement protégée parce que les dents postérieures agissent comme des arrêts...

In the late 1950s and early 1960s the concept of developing balanced articulation for fixed prosthodontics was challenged. Two primary philosophical approaches were suggested. Unilateral balance, later referred to as group function, was advocated by Schuyler (1963) . Stuart (1964) suggested eliminating all posterior tooth contacts in eccentric positions. This occlusal scheme has been described as mutually protected occlusion because the posterior teeth act as vertical stops (closure stoppers) and prevent excessive contact of the anterior teeth in MIP, and the anterior teeth disengage the...