Prosthodontics articles

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Denture Cleansers Compared: Efficacy, Material Compatibility and Patient Instructions

A detailed evidence-informed guide to denture cleaner, covering diagnosis, design, clinical execution, complications and maintenance.

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Preclinical Training in Dental Implantology: What You Should Look For in an Implant Course

This article summarises everything a student or practitioner should look for in a course or workshop to further their clinical skill and training in the field of dental implantology.

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Are 3D-Printed Resin Crowns Ready for Everyday Dentistry?

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Common mistakes in conventional implant impressions

This article breaks down the most common mistakes clinicians and teams make with conventional implant impressions and how to avoid them—so your lab receives a clean, readable, stable record of implant position and soft-tissue anatomy.

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Fast Isn't Always Better: Study Evaluates Zirconia Crown Milling Strategies

Digital dentistry has made crown fabrication faster and more predictable than ever. But a new study suggests that one often-overlooked variable—the milling protocol itself—may significantly influence crown adaptation, marginal quality, and occlusal anatomy. If the scanner, design, and material remain identical, how much difference can the milling strategy really make?

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Upright vs Reclined: Are You Recording the Same Occlusion?

The patient was the same. The teeth were the same. Only the chair position changed. Yet one digital system recorded significantly different occlusal findings. What does this mean for everyday restorative and prosthodontic practice?

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Relevance of Implant Study Clubs and Conferences

Implant study clubs and conferences are two of the most practical ways to stay current, build clinical judgment, and connect with peers who’ve already navigated the cases you’re about to see.

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Speed-Sintering Zirconia: How Much Performance Are We Sacrificing?

Faster zirconia workflows sound ideal clinically. The bigger question is — can rapid sintering still deliver long-term reliability?

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When Should We Actually Restore Tooth Wear?

Severe tooth wear often pushes clinicians toward restorative treatment. But if the patient is functional, comfortable, and unconcerned — should intervention always be immediate?

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All About Multiunit Implant Abutments

This guide breaks down what multi-unit abutments are, when they’re used, how they compare to alternatives, and what to watch for clinically and operationally.

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Putty Impressions: The Small Steps That Decide Whether Your Crown Fits or Fails

A crown that won’t seat often has nothing to do with the preparation. More often, the problem lies in subtle errors during the impression. Here’s a practical guide to getting putty impressions right — every single time.

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Steps in Impressions for Inlays and Onlays

This article presents a step by step guide to the impression procedure for inlays and onlays, covering material selection, tissue management, the syringe wash technique, quality evaluation, and provisional restoration. A comprehensive flowchart at the end summarises the entire clinical sequence.

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Impression Armamentarium in Dentistry From Conventional Materials to Intraoral Scanners

In this article, Team DR divides and discusses armamentarium used in oral impressions in seven functional categories: trays, impression materials, mixing and dispensing devices, adhesives and spacers, tissue management instruments, disinfection supplies, and digital scanning equipment, with a focus on intra-oral scanners.

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Types of Impressions & Impression Materials in Dentistry

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Which Air Polishing Powder Works Best in Periodontitis? What the Research Says

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Same-Day Zirconia Crowns? This Research Might Change Your Chair-Side Workflow

Picture this: A patient walks in with a fractured molar at 10 AM — and walks out before lunch with a permanent zirconia crown . No temporaries. No second...

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Moisture Matters: How Hydration Levels Impact the Accuracy of Dental Impressions

In restorative dentistry, even the tiniest distortion in an impression can make or break the fit of a final restoration. A recent in vitro study published in...

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10 Tips for Crowns and Bridges Par Excellence

Modern dental procedures have significantly improved the quality and durability of crowns and bridges. For dental practitioners, ensuring that these...

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Frequently Asked Questions - TREATMENT OPTIONS IN PROSTHODONTICS

1. How do I approach a full mouth rehabilitation case? Full mouth rehabilitation is a comprehensive and often complex dental procedure aimed at restoring the...

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Cast Partial Denture with Precision Attachments: A Case Report

Cast Partial Denture with Precision Attachments: A Case Report Cast partial denture (CPD) is a good prosthetic option for patients with missing teeth where...

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Erosive Tooth Wear: Assessment and Prevention Clinical Guide

Clinical guide to erosion patterns, intrinsic and extrinsic acids, BEWE-style monitoring, prevention and restorative thresholds.

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Prognostic Factors in Cracked Teeth Treated with Occlusal Veneer: A Recent Study

In a recent study published in The Journal of the American Dental Association , prognostic factors associated with pulp status in patients with cracked teeth (C

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Selective FMR in Selective Cases

Full mouth rehabilitations (FMR) are comprehensive dental procedures aimed at restoring optimal oral health and function in patients with extensive dental...

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3D Printing Dentistry: The Omnipresent Future of Prosthodontics

Keywords 3D Printing , Prosthodontics Introduction Prosthodontics is a specialized field of dentistry that focuses on the restoration and replacement of...