Will artificial intelligence sweep conventional prosthodontics?

The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society | Volume 20 | Supplement 1 | December 2020 S39 Dr. Aneri Patel Goenka Research Institute of Dental Sciences, Gandhinagar Introduction: Smile plays a significant role in facial aesthetics enhancing the attractiveness of an individual. Personality not only marks an impression on others but also increases self confidence. Various studies have been conducted worldwide and have concluded that perception of aesthetics is completely subjective and is influenced by an individual’s choice based on age, gender, caste, region, social culture, level of education, profession, etc. But the fact cannot be denied that a charming smile can open the doors to new opportunities, success and adds to the wellbeing of a person. Studies have been continuously evaluating different aspects of smile design. Still it seeks an extensive review and proper compilation of available data considering different factors which probes the raveled aspects and draws guidelines to conduct a research to further address unanswered questions. Summary: Literature was reviewed by electronic search of Pubmed and Google Scholar. The review aimed at (1) highlighting the difference of perception between layperson and professionals (2) To assess the factors such as colour gradation, tooth form, buccal corridor triangle, gingival placement etc. Numerous articles were retrieved using specific keywords amongst which selected articles were reviewed based on inclusion criterias. Conclusion: This review complies and concludes the gist of perception, satisfaction or the dissatisfaction according to patients’ psyche and aims to help clinician to plan treatment accordingly to match the blend of demands, aesthetics and functions in anterior dental aesthetic zone. DOI: 10.4103/0972-4052.306418 Implant Abutment Junction: Demystified Dr. Pradyumna Kumar Sahoo Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar Introduction: Implant abutment connection is crucial synapse between the implant and abutment and responsible for transmitting of occlusal forces from prosthesis down to the implant fixture. The effect of implant abutment connection to the success of implant therapy was very less understood. Summary: The original external hex system (Branemark system) was used for many years, however various complications like screw failure and abmormal crestal bone loss were observed .Even single piece implants which had no such connection, were not successful in all cases. With the advent of time , platform switch concept came into existence which revolutionised the implant abutment junction systems . Various internal hex systems were also introduced each having its own advantages and disadvantages. The stress load performance , mechanical strength , microgaps, effect on biological width and crestal bone loss was different for various systems . Web based searches were made in various search engines like Pub Med , Ebsco , Scopus about the available implant abutment connection systems . Conclusion: Each implant company advocated its own attachment system to be superior from others citing various test results . Hence , it is confusing for a clinician to choose the type of attachment . This paper discusses on various implant abutment junctions and newer concepts pertaining to it. DOI: 10.4103/0972-4052.306419 Short Dental Implants Dr. Gopal Krishna Choudhury Institute of Dental Sciences, Bhubaneswar Introduction: The posterior regions of maxilla and mandible has always been a challenge for implant placement because of insufficient bone . Various augmentative procedures (eg sinus lift , grafting etc) are being followed in order to achieve adequate length and width of bone. However, various evidence based studies have proven that , in many cases these augmentative procedures lead to more complications. Various systematic reviews , have revealed that these procedures often lead to failures and patient dissatisfaction. Summary: In earlier times , much attention was given to the crown – root ratio in an implant prosthesis . However, with the advent of short implants has rather revolutionised the entire implant system . Clinical as well as lab studies have indicated that the length of implant has no relevance to its clinical success. Rather decreasing the length and increasing the width of an implant has more predictable success rate . Additionally , it decreases the overall cost of the treatment and enhances patient satisfaction . Web based search was done in pubmed,ebsco,and scopus databases about short implant and results are analysed. Conclusion: This paper evaluates various treatment strategies using short implants , its mechanical and biological advantage over long implants. DOI: 10.4103/0972-4052.306420 Will artificial intelligence sweep conventional prosthodontics?