GAJRC | Global Academic Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health

Journal Name:	Global Academic Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health
Abbr. Title:	Glob Acad J Dent Oral Health
ISSN(Print):	2706-8994
ISSN(Online):	2707-8868
Frequency:	Bi-Monthly
Language:	English
Chief Editor:	Dr. Rubi Kataki
Publisher:	Scholars Middle East Publishers
Country of Origin:	United Arab Emirates

Journal Name:

Global Academic Journal of Dentistry and Oral Health

Abbr. Title:

Glob Acad J Dent Oral Health

ISSN(Print):

2706-8994

ISSN(Online):

2707-8868

Frequency:

Bi-Monthly

Language:

English

Chief Editor:

Dr. Rubi Kataki

Publisher:

Scholars Middle East Publishers

Country of Origin:

United Arab Emirates

Dentistry incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a reality and not just a myth. By using machines to mimic intelligent human behaviour, AI has significantly changed the medical and dental fields. This contemporary and information-driven innovative technology is gaining worldwide popularity due to its significant impact on intelligence innovation. AI is a lifesaver in dentistry, specifically in prosthodontics, which involves the restoration and reconstruction of missing teeth using implants for permanent and removable prostheses. The technology aids in designing prostheses, fabricating functional maxillofacial appliances, patient documentation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient management, allowing oral healthcare professionals to work more efficiently. AI cannot, however, take the position of a dental surgeon because their work requires more than just diagnosing diseases; it also entails treating patients and correlating findings with other clinical data. A new paradigm in dentistry has emerged because of the integration of AI and digitization, with potential futures. Dental surgeons should concentrate on gathering and entering accurate data into their database for AI usage in dentistry shortly to get beyond the only obstacle to the deployment of AI, which is the availability of insufficient and inaccurate data. To diagnose problems and develop patient-specific prostheses, the present narrative review article examines numerous uses of AI in prosthodontics and oral implantology, as well as its current limitations and potential future applications.

This report presents the case of a 62-year-old man, who went to the dentist's office in May 2022 to rehabilitate the edentulous maxillary area. It was planned to place implants in positions 16, 14, 12, 22, 24, and 25, with a delayed technique in the placement of the fixed prosthesis. The implant 24 had a divergent position towards buccal. There was also an asymmetry in the prosthesis, since implants 24 and 25 were closer to each other, to avoid the proximity of the maxillary sinus on the left side, while piece 16 could be placed on the right side. The non-parallel placement of an implant is not a complication, but rather an unscheduled inconvenience. In many cases, it depends on the availability of bone to be able to place the implants in the positions programmed as ideal. To improve esthetics in screw channel 24, a making agent was applied. We have found it more reasonable to place tooth 16, even though it results in an asymmetric prosthesis. It is a tooth that is useful for the patient to chew and the asymmetry is minimal, concerning the whole of the prosthesis. Bone limitations in width and depth condition the position and angulation of the implants. The divergence and asymmetry of these implants also condition the way of making the fixed prosthesis on them. The choice between a cemented or screw-retained prosthesis is not essential, since in both cases a good oral, functional, and aesthetic restoration can be made.

The adjustment of the interproximal contact points (N) is important to avoid caries, periodontal problems, and halitosis. When this pressure is evaluated, a correct restoration can be made with composite or prosthesis in those points. A metal strip (6 mm wide and 0.03 mm thick) is placed interproximal between adjacent teeth and attached to a dynamometer through a Tofflemire matrix holder. The formula to use is N = Fd / 2μ. The dynamic force of friction (Fd) is given by the dynamometer when the strip begins to move between the teeth. A coefficient of friction (μ) for wet enamel-steel metal of 0.176, previously calculated, is used. In this way, to measure adjustments of interproximal points we use the formula N = Fd / 0.352. Electronic experimental instruments are much more complicated to use than the instrument described here. The materials used are for daily use in any dental clinic and it is easy to use. The coefficient of friction depends on the humidity of the surface, but here the natural saliva of the patient is used as a lubricant. This simple technique allows the measurement of the fits of interproximal contact points so that dental restorations can be improved at those points.

July 12, 2022

A Case of Cleidocranial Dysplasia with Historical and Current Review

Dr. Shishira Surapu Reddy, Dr. Anulekha C.K, Dr. M. Mounika Reddy, Dr.Avinash Tejasvi.M.L, Dr. Archana Pokala, Dr. Mohammed Malik Afroz
Glob Acad J Dent Oral Health; 2022, 4(3): 13-18
DOI : 10.36348/gajdoh.2022.v04i03.001