Poonam Prakash

• Assoc Prof at Indian Armed Forces

Accurate recording of occlusal vertical dimension in edentulous patients is always a prime consideration for an operator but subjective in nature and depends on esthetics and phonetics. Although there are many techniques used for recording vertical dimension at occlusion; still, there is no objective reference point against which, the recorded OVD...

Rationale Fixed denture prosthodontics is a commonly practiced treatment option for rehabilitation of partially edentulous clinical conditions. Certain local and systemic factors contraindicate utilization of implant therapy. Long edentulous span, pier abutment, distal abutments, and intersegment prosthesis extending from one sextant to another are...

With the increasing life expectancy and improved quality of life, the conventional prosthodontic removable treatment modalities are being replaced with implant retained fixed prostheses. A full-arch conventional rehabilitation of edentulous ridges requires six to ten dental implants. However, some patients demand fixed implant-supported prostheses...

Fixed Dental Prosthesis is a treatment modality to replace the missing tooth by utilizing the adjacent teeth as abutments. The health, periodontal surface area, crown root ratio and other parameters govern the condition of abutment. The examination of these teeth by clinical and radiographic parameters determine its usage as abutments to support an...

Rehabilitation of a missing tooth with a Fixed Dental Prosthesis is a commonly used treatment option with proven clinical results and longevity. Recreating good proximal contacts is the key to successful rehabilitation. However, in clinical situations where a certain amount of diastema may be desired by the patient or deemed necessary by the clinic...

Artistic and scientific principles play a vital role in esthetic smile designing. These principles can be established through data collected from patients, diagnostic models, dental research, scientific measurements and basic artistic concepts of beauty in nature. Various proportions have been identified by many authors and attempts have been made...

: To evaluate and compare the effect of two approaches of cryotherapy for improving the success rate of Inferior alveolar nerve block and reduction of pain during access opening in mandibular molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. : Thirty patients diagnosed with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis were selected based on inclusion and exclusi...

Aim: Aim of this in vivo study was to assess the impact of two rehabilitation philosophies namely; Pankey Mann Schuyler (PMS) & Hobo Twin Stage (HOBO) on Oral Health-related Quality of life (OHRQoL) using Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP 14). Settings and Design: This was a randomized clinical trial. Material and Methods: This study was designed ba...

Digitization in removable Prosthodontics offers multiple advantages such as digital surveying, designing the framework with components and obtaining a 3D printed resin framework which can be tried intraorally and cast using conventional techniques, teeth arrangement. This technology is time-saving, highly accurate, also allows digital archiving of...

: Maxillofacial surgeons and Prosthodontist deal with rehabilitation of defects of orofacial region but understanding the mental attitude of patients is often ignored or neglected. Success of any prosthesis relies on patient’s compliance and motivation to adjust and cope up with irreversible loss. Evaluation of psychological distress and management...

Digitization has slowly become the new conventional technique today offering multiple advantages, its application in the field of implantology and fixed prosthodontics has been time tested, and its gradually being utilized in removable prosthodontics also. Digitization allows digital surveying, designing the framework with components, and obtaining...

Achieving primary stability in dental implants is crucial factor for accomplishing successful osteointegration with bone. Micro-motions higher than the threshold of 50 to 100 μm can lead to formation of fibrous tissue at the bone-to-implant interface. Therefore, osteointegration may be vitiated due to insufficient primary stability. Osseointegratio...

Defects of the cranial vault can result from the decompressive craniectomy secondary to trauma, cerebral infections, resection of intracranial processes, or bone invading skin tumors. Reconstruction of the cranial vault not only provides protection and esthetic reasons but also maintains and restores physiological circulatory system of the cerebrum...

Oral cancer ranks among the top three in the country and is major health problem. In India, people affected generally belong to the low-income groups due to a prevalence of habits such as tobacco chewing and lack of awareness and capability to afford the diagnostic and treatment modalities Oral cancer is defined as the cancer of lips, mouth and ton...

Ameloblastoma is a rare, benign tumor of odontogenic epithelium that was recognized in 1827 by Cusack and renamed ameloblastoma in 1930 by Ivey and Churchill. Ameloblastomas can be found both in the maxilla and mandible with a greater predilection of about 80% in the mandible with the posterior ramus area being the most frequent site. While chemoth...

Maxillofacial defects arising due to developmental anomalies, trauma or ablative cancer surgeries pose a challenge to an individual due to alteration in form, function and esthetics. Face is considered to be a reflection of one’s personality and existence. Any alteration in facial structures or symmetry alters the esthetics of an individual. This m...

Acid burn injuries in the midfacial region cause contracture of the skin and nasal aperture, which can lead to nasal airway obstruction. Management of such complicated situations requires a multidisciplinary approach, including prosthetic intervention. This article describes a clinical treatment for fabricating a custom nasal conformer for a 28-yea...

With the improved health care facilities and nutritional levels, the average life expectancy of Indian population has been on a steady rise over the years. Geriatrics, or geriatric medicine, is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote the health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adult...

Root resorption of the tooth is defined as a pathologic or physiologic process resulting in loss of hard tissue such as root dentin, cementum and bone. Root resorption is of two types external and internal root resorption. Management of internal root resorption has always been a challenge to the endodontists. It may occur in cases with chronic pulp...

Aim: The aim of this review was to investigate utility or futility of facebow for fabrication of complete denture prosthesis to maximise clinical efficiency and acceptability of complete dentures. Settings and Design: Systematic review following PRISMA guidelines. Materials and Methods: A study question was designed based on PICOT model which was u...

Rehabilitation of a residual ocular defect is a challenge for prosthodontists as it needs utilization of favorable anatomical factors and modification of unfavorable conditions so as to meet the triad of form, esthetics, and comfort. During the World War II, the United States Naval Dental and Medical School introduced the use of methyl methacrylate...

Introduction: Excessive wear of dentition results in functional disharmony, loss of esthetics, pulpal injuries and compromises longevity of dentition adversely. The etiological factors of tooth wear may be abrasion, attrition, or erosion acting individually or in combination. Case Report: The present case report emphasizes the use of a 'sectional o...

ABSTRACT Introduction: Loss of eye, apart from impaired vision has a detrimental effect on psychosocial wellbeing of an individual. The replacement of the lost eye as soon as possible after the surgery is necessary to improve social acceptance and quality of life. Multidisciplinary management and team approach between surgeon and prosthodontis...

The term "forensic science" involves forensic (or forensis, in Latin), which means a public discussion or debate. In a more modern context, however, forensic applies to courts or the judicial system. Combine that with science, and forensic science means applying scientific methods and processes to solving crimes. People can be identified by their f...

The search for the ideal restorative material or combination of materials in dentistry is still the subject of modern dental research. In clinical practice, there are increased numbers of ceramo-metal restorations being fabricated which replace multiple missing teeth in a single framework. The literature is scanty with regard to investigations of t...