Prosthodontics

restored edentulous space, witnessing patients regain strength, health and happiness with improved dietary intake and ability to socialise, the transformative ability of Prosthodontics is evident. Having the opportunity to marry technical artistry with sincere patient interactions adds further impetus to my pursuit of a career in Prosthodontics. Dental rehabilitation can be amazingly transformative, but the process can be equally trying. This was best illuminated while managing patients undergoing chemo-

Say goodbye to your ill-fitted, wobbly denture by getting a fixed permanent denture. These days, dentists use a variety of restorations to correct a patient's teeth and make his smile look attractive and natural. Unfortunately, some of the restorative dentistry procedures can be more complicated and take weeks and even months to complete. Since some procedures like dental implants can be considerably expensive, not all people are lucky to have fixed their teeth. Dentures have long been used as

Diminished oral health caused by tooth loss has a great impact on individuals’ well-being and quality of life. Edentulism results in impairment of masticatory function and speech, altered self-image, and social disability. Epidemiological studies have demonstrated that aging, rural geo-locality, and lower education levels are all predictors of edentulism (1). Current demographic trends forecast an increased size and age of the senior population and that edentulism will continue to be a major oral

What Dentures are Made Of Despite the many advancements in dentistry, a lot of people still lack some or all of their teeth. This results not only in the decreased ability to chew and digest food properly, but also in speaking. When you loose your teeth, your facial muscles sag, giving you a much older appearance. Imagine the impact this will make on your confidence and on the relationships you have with others. Fortunately, there are ways to get your teeth – and your smile – back. Unlike in the

Dental Implants Implants (300 Words) Dental implants are a confusing topic for many people. Whether it is simply not knowing what dental implants are, or not understanding the process of dental implants, there is much that can be learned. Did you know that nearly 3 million people have dental implants, and that that number continues to grow by half a million more, each year? More than 35 million Americans have no teeth whatsoever, and over 115 million people in the United States are missing at least

primary interest lies in the field of Prosthodontics, in which I will explore the main areas namely, fixed, removal, implant and maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Temporo-mandibular dysfunction. During my dental school, I had an opportunity to be exposed to the wide range of dental courses, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in dentistry. In the realm of dentistry, I have developed special interest in the field of Prosthodontics. At the school, I had opportunity to

Removable Prosthodontics Removable prosthodontics is an area that not only involves the dental prosthesis, their function and components, but also the assessment of the patient prior to recommending this type of treatment for a patient and whether or not they are actually a candidate for one. The importance of understanding extraoral factors that can influence a patient choice could be; a patient’s physical health, mental health, age, dietary habits, motivational factors like esthetics, occupation

Answer- After receiving my DDS, to advance my skills I would like to go for the advance education program in Prosthodontics. I am extremely interested in research opportunities. The field of Clinical Research is one of the fundamental areas of science in modern day society. Throughout my academic years, I received training in conducting studies and literature searches using the database, analyzing and summarizing data. As a Research Assistant at Panjab University, I was exposed to the field of clinical

University, where I am already a teaching assistant. I will use my position at the University to take a leading role on the Saudi Board of Prosthodontics, as well as contributing to ongoing research. Earning board certification in Prosthodontics and subsequently a Ph.D. in Oral Biology or Dental Materials will grant me proficiency in delivering prosthodontics education to tomorrow’s dental professionals in KSA. I have seen my role in the field of dentistry. I will bring everything to the field. For

Patient demand for optimal esthetics (1) has altered the practice of dentistry and major advances in ceramics have allowed dentistry to satisfactorily meet those expectations (2). The field of removable prosthodontics has also responded to those patient demands and manufacturers of denture teeth have introduced artificial teeth with optimal esthetics in mind. (1) In the 700BC, bone, ivory, pebble, animal or human teeth were the first documented materials used for partial denture construction.