Sunita Choudhary

With the introduction of implants the treatment modalities in dentistry have evolved into leaps and bounds. The implant treatments have overcome the various limitations of the conventional prosthetic treatment procedure. A good impression forms the basis for a successful prosthetic treatment. The oral environment presents a challenging task for the dentist, which he has to replicate for the fabrication of various prosthesis. Furthermore, the skill and appropriate selection of the material and technique plays a significant role. A variety of impression techniques for the fabrication of implant supported prosthesis have evolved in the past decade. Selection of a specific technique depends on the evaluation of a particular patient and the clinical situation present.

A captivating smile showing an even row of natural gleaming white teeth is a major factor in achieving that elusive dominant characteristic called personality. Veneers have been one of the procedures that begin to approximate the ideal parameter of cosmetic dentistry. The objective of cosmetic dentistry must be to provide maximum improvement in esthetic with the minimum trauma to the dentition. In spite of limitations of composite resins, compounded by the size and esthetical demands of veneers, direct composite resin veneers using resin bonding agents represent a rapid, safe, reversible, and conservative alternative to restore the esthetics, function, and biocompatibility of the teeth. But Ceramic veneers have been the most outstanding and long-lasting veneer restoration. The future holds promise for better methods of attachment and improved formulation of veneers.