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Prosthodontics dental materials: From conventional to unconventional
Fatima Saeed1, Nawshad Muhammad1, Abdul Samad Khan2
1Interdisciplinary Research Centre in Biomedical Materials (IRCBM) COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54600, Pakistan.
Summary
Innovations in prosthodontics offer advanced dental prostheses, including implant-supported options and novel materials like zirconium and titanium. This review explores recent progress in denture technology and alternatives to conventional dentures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Biomaterials
Background:
- Dental prostheses are crucial for oral health care quality.
- Trends are shifting towards implants and implant-supported prostheses.
- Conventional dentures remain popular due to cost.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in prosthodontics over the past five years.
- To explore new materials and innovative denture designs.
- To identify future research directions in dental prosthetics.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review of prosthodontic advancements.
- Focus on materials, denture types, and fabrication techniques.
- Analysis of trends in implant-supported and alternative dentures.
Main Results:
- Emergence of new materials like zirconium and titanium.
- Development of innovative dentures: flexible, fenestrated, and CAD/CAM fabricated.
- Exploration of alternatives to conventional dentures addressing patient demands.
Conclusions:
- Recent innovations enhance patient satisfaction and treatment options in prosthodontics.
- New materials and technologies offer improved functional and aesthetic outcomes.
- Future research should address challenges and explore novel solutions in dental prosthetics.
