Personalized/Precision Dentistry - The Future of Dentistry?

Future Advances in Robotic Dentistry

Submit Manuscript | http://medcraveonline.com and processing the information. It was introduced by writer Isaac Asimov in his science fiction book named I robot which was published in 1950. According to the robot institute of America a robot is defined as “a reprogrammable , multifunctional manipulator designed to move materials, parts , tools or specialized devices through various programmed m...

Smart Dentistry: Stepping into the Future

Till date, there has been no single material in dentistry that is idyllic in nature, which can satisfy all the necessities of a superlative material. As the search for an ―ideal restorative material‖ continues, newer group of materials were introduced. These are ―Smart Materials’’, as they support the remaining tooth structure to the level, so that more conservative cavity preparation can be pe...

Cosmetic dentistry is still dentistry.

Casting metals in dentistry: past--present--future.

This article deals mainly with the development of dental casting techniques and formulation of the different groups of alloys used in the fabrication of ceramo-metal restorations. It is recognized that in order for the quality of dental cast restorations to be improved, having alloys with the proper composition is not enough. Biocompatibility, good mechanical and physical properties, longevity ...

Geriatric dentistry, teaching and future directions.

BACKGROUND Many nations are facing a demographic shift in the age profile of their population, leading the World Health Organization to a 'Call for Public Health Action' on the oral health of older people. METHODS A search of the literature relevant to geriatric dentistry teaching was undertaken using MEDLINE, Web of Science, Eric and Psychlit. A search of dental professional school websites ...