title: Revolutionizing restorative dentistry: an overview.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital Campus, Fort, Bangalore, 560002 India.
authors.forename: D R
authors.initials: DR
authors.lastname: Prithviraj
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital Campus, Fort, Bangalore, 560002 India.
authors.forename: Harleen Kaur
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Bhalla
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital Campus, Fort, Bangalore, 560002 India.
authors.forename: Richa
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vashisht
authors.affiliation: Department of Prosthodontics, Government Dental College and Research Institute, Victoria Hospital Campus, Fort, Bangalore, 560002 India.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sounderraj
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthodontics, Dayanand Sagar College of Dental Sciences, Bangalore, India.
authors.forename: Shruthi
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Prithvi
keywords: CAD-Cam; Digital dentistry; Future; Technology; Virtual