Evidence-Based Prosthodontics.

The practice of evidence-based dentistry has assumed an integral part in today's world. It allows us to achieve self-motivated, problem-based learning, which eventually leads to acquiring clinically sound and relevant information that has a strong backing of evidence on a scientific basis. This would enhance the diagnosis but also the prognoses and treatment that are administered with the highest of ethical standards.

Digital Smile Design.

One of the important ways of social interaction is through verbal and nonverbal communication. The human face is capable of eliciting multi-response according to the situation; amongst them, a smile plays a significant effect in relaying a positive communication that can immensely influence societal outcomes. An important part of dental treatment is to restore the tooth to functionality and to esthetically rehabilitate it, which forms the core of esthetic dentistry.

Evaluation of the Cytotoxicity of Heat Cure Denture Base Resin Modified with Recycled PMMA-Based Denture Base Resin.

Aim: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of heat-cure denture base resin (PMMA) modified with recycled denture base resin at 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% (w/w) concentration.

Materials And Methods: A total of 30 disk-shaped specimens were prepared and divided into six groups ( = 5). The Control group (R) consisted of unmodified processed denture base resin, the experimental group consisted of denture base resin processed with substitution of 10% 20%, 30%, 40%, and 50% (w/w) of recycled denture base resin (R, R R R, and R).

Impact Strength and Dimensional Accuracy of Heat-Cure Denture Base Resin Reinforced With ZrO Nanoparticles: An Study.

Background: Polymerization shrinkage and fracture are the two common trouble shoots with denture base resins. Polymerization shrinkage affects the dimensional accuracy and fit of the prosthesis. The effect of zirconia (ZrO) nanoparticles on polymerization shrinkage is not documented yet.