The Role of the modern dentist in treating Edentulous sites
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The role of a modern dentist in treating edentulous patients has evolved significantly with advanced dental science, materials, and technology. The scope of treatment is no longer limited to providing basic dentures but extends to full mouth rehabilitation with Implant Prosthodontics.Modern dentistry now allows dentists to adopt more advanced roles in treating edentulous patients. These roles emphasize cutting-edge technologies, innovative treatment modalities, and interdisciplinary approaches to provide the best care possible. Hence, dentists now play a holistic role in treating edentulous patients, ensuring they regain functionality, aesthetics, and overall oral health.
Key roles in this genre include:
1. Digital Workflow Integration that involves digital impressions, virtual treatment planning and 3 D Printing and Milling.
2. Implantology and Full-Arch Rehabilitation offers state-of- the- art solutions ranging from All on 4 /All on 6 replacements, zygomatic implants and immediate loading options.
3. Regenerative and Biomimetic Solutions for addressing hard and soft tissue deficiencies that include GBR and sinus lifts. The role of biomaterials like PRF and bioactive scaffolds cannot be underestimated.
4. Minimally Invasive and Non-Surgical Techniques reducing discomfort and recovery time range from Mini Implants,Laser – Assisted procedures to Tissue engineering.
5. Advanced Prosthodontic techniques like CAD/CAM to create a highly personalised prosthesis and Dynamic occlusion management using advanced articulators and virtual jaw tracking ensures efficient and precise treatment modalities.
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons with Periodontists to work closely towards complex surgeries or advanced bone grafting procedures and to ensure optimum soft tissue health.
As technology and science progress, modern dentists are shifting toward preventive, regenerative, and patient-specific care for edentulous patients. These advancements aim to not only restore oral function but also improve systemic health, aesthetics, and quality of life.
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