Open AccessRevolutionizing Restorative Dentistry: An Overview
Author(s) -
D R Prithviraj,
Harleen Kaur Bhalla,
Richa Vashisht,
K. Sounderraj,
Shruthi Prithvi
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
the journal of indian prosthodontic society
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 20
eISSN - 1998-4057
pISSN - 0972-4052
DOI - 10.1007/s13191-014-0351-5
Subject(s) - prosthodontics , engineering ethics , field (mathematics) , restorative dentistry , dentistry , medicine , engineering , mathematics , pure mathematics
The field of science and research is ever changing and the scientific discipline of prosthodontics is no exception. The practice of prosthodontics and the supporting technology involved has evolved tremendously from the traditional to the contemporary. As a result of continual developments in technology, new methods of production and new treatment concepts may be expected. Clinicians must have certain basic knowledge if they are to benefit from these new procedures. This article reviews the contemporary trends in the field of prosthodontics and provides an insight into what one might expect in the near future.