Edentulism is considered a poor health outcome and may compromise the quality of life. Although the number of adult losing their natural teeth is diminishing, there are still large numbers of edentulous adults in the population. Many patients experience difficulties in wearing or using dentures. In some cases they may not be prepared to accept the limited efficiency of dentures when compared to natural teeth they replace. Patient satisfaction is critical determinant in the success or failure of complete denture therapy. The prosthodontist needs a thorough knowledge of anatomy, physiology,...

Teaching and Teacher Education in India: Perspectives and Trends is a comprehensive exploration of the past, present, and future of pedagogy in the world's largest democracy. The book seeks to bridge the gap between high-level policy visions-such as those articulated in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020-and the complex, often challenging realities of the Indian classroom. The narrative begins by tracing the evolution of teacher education from the ancient Gurukul system to the standardized regulatory frameworks of the modern era. It then examines the contemporary trends reshaping the...

Unterricht und Lehrerausbildung in Indien: Perspectives and Trends" ist eine umfassende Untersuchung der Vergangenheit, Gegenwart und Zukunft der Pädagogik in der größten Demokratie der Welt. Das Buch versucht, die Kluft zwischen den hochrangigen politischen Visionen - wie sie in der Nationalen Bildungspolitik (NEP) 2020 formuliert sind - und der komplexen, oft herausfordernden Realität des indischen Klassenzimmers zu überbrücken.Zunächst wird die Entwicklung der Lehrerausbildung vom alten Gurukul-System bis zu den standardisierten Regelwerken der Neuzeit nachgezeichnet. Anschließend...