Virtual Articulators in Contemporary Prosthodontics: A Comprehensive Overview | Chapter 2 | Science and Technology: Developments and Applications Vol. 6

Aim: This overview aims to explore the role of virtual articulators (VAs) in modern prosthodontics, examining their technological foundation, types, benefits, and challenges in comparison with traditional mechanical articulators.

Methodology: A comprehensive review of recent literature was conducted by searching the Medline (PubMed) database and Google Scholar in October 2024, focusing on studies and reviews related to virtual articulators in dentistry. The search, spanning three weeks, identified 24 relevant articles to assess the technological advancements and clinical applications of virtual articulators.

Results: Virtual articulators have been shown to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of occlusal surface design, with studies reporting accuracy improvements of up to 20% compared to traditional methods. In clinical scenarios such as full-mouth rehabilitation and complex occlusal corrections, VAs allow for more precise and predictable results, facilitating better patient outcomes. Additionally, VAs improve patient education and communication by providing clear visualizations of treatment plans and supporting interdisciplinary collaboration. However, their adoption is still challenged by high costs, a steep learning curve, and the need for high-quality input data to ensure optimal performance.

Conclusion: Virtual articulators offer significant advantages over mechanical articulators, particularly in terms of accuracy, patient satisfaction, and clinical outcomes. Despite the challenges related to cost and training, the integration of VAs is likely to increase as technology advances. Future research should focus on improving the accessibility and affordability of VAs, as well as exploring the potential for integrating artificial intelligence and machine learning to further enhance their functionality and clinical applications.

 

Author (s) Details

 

Hanen Boukhris
Department of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse, LR12SP10, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

 

Kawther Bel Haj Salah
Department of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse, LR12SP10, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

 

Hajer Zidani
Department of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse, LR12SP10, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

 

Ghada BouslamaA
Department of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse, LR12SP10, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

 

Souha BenYoussef
Department of Dental Medicine, University Hospital Farhat Hached Sousse, LR12SP10, University of Sousse, Tunisia.

 

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Prosthodontics: Technical Approaches to the Fabrication and Cementation of IPS Empress II e Max Porcelain Veneers, Bridges and Onlays | Book Publisher International

The tooth functions as a complex organ with distinct anatomical, physiological, and functional characteristics, making it vulnerable to various pathologies influenced by the oral environment, particularly due to bacterial colonization. In prosthodontics, lithium disilicate ceramics, specifically IPS Empress II e max, provide high-strength, aesthetic options for restorative treatments. This book systematically examines the process of selecting an optimal cement, adhering to manufacturer-recommended cementation protocols, and evaluates materials through comprehensive research methodologies. The findings offer evidence-based insights for clinicians engaged in aesthetic dentistry, facilitating informed decision-making. All materials and methods were tested on human natural teeth without caries or necrosis, the closest it could be to an in-vivo method. Furthermore, the book addresses the clinical considerations surrounding cemented versus screw-retained restorations in implant prosthodontics. The final section includes detailed case studies that illustrate strategies for smile rehabilitation and minimally invasive approaches, providing practical guidance for daily clinical applications. Scientists can find a path of the Philosophy about how we deal with Smile Rehabilitation and a minimally invasive approach to a daily clinical problem for our patients.

 

Author (s) Details

Dr. Evangelos V. Gkogkas
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ioannina, Ioannina, Greece.

 

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Indications for Flexible and Rigid Removable Partial Prostheses in Iraq | Chapter 3 | Research Developments in Medicine and Medical Science Vol. 9

 The vocabulary of prosthodontic terminology defines denture principles of art as "the effect produced for one prosthesis that affects the human's beauty and attractiveness." The principles of art and masticatory function would be thought-out while considering treatment for population who are partially edentulous. The beautiful repair of removable biased dentures (RPD) is an important function that decides the success of the treatment. The most troublesome challenge is to attain optimal esthetics while claiming retentive integrity, security, and tooth well-being. Removable partial prosthesis is an disgusting therapeutic technique namely still used in few situations and is standard practice. However, these patients anticipate prostheses to be as aesthetically pleasing as some other up-to-date therapeutic option. Since 2013, the Iraqi Dental Association/Baghdad has happened approached and has provided a mobile telephone listing of 68 dental workshops. All of the dental laboratories on the list were contacted and heartened to participate in this study. They were also requested about their laboratory's supplies for removing flexible and hard tinted covering partial dentures accompanying modified clasps. Respondents were too asked to report any new cases of bendable or hard denture manufacturing that they had received from physicians. Four (5.88%) of the 68 dental workshops listed were non contactable, and five (7.35%) acted not respond to the invitation to take part in this study; fourteen (20.58%) of the remaining laboratories acted not have the facilities to manufacture flexible dentures in their places and focused on hard acrylic prostheses, leaving 45 (66.17%) workshops participating in this place study. The remaining laboratories bewitched the capability of fabricating flexible and strict dentures (accompanying lingual clasp modification) in their centers. Because no previous study has been transported in Iraq, this investigative research will determine baseline data situated on sides. As a result, the data collected was resolved quantitatively rather than qualitatively. Flexible denture produce revealed distinctions betwixt various types of dentures alternatively acrylic strict dentures.

Author(s) Details:

Ibrahim H. Alfahdawi,
Department of Prosthodontics, College of Medicine, University of Anbar, Anbar, Iraq.

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