Digitalization

Prosthetic dentistry is truly a dental science with an artistic component which caters to the ¿perpetual preservation of that which remains and not just mere meticulous restoration of that which is missing¿, as aptly put forth by Muller De Van (1952). Digitization has become an integral part of modern prosthodontics, with the likelihood of most procedures being based on digital techniques in the near future. As a dental specialty, prosthodontics is constantly demonstrating innovation and improvement on a variety of fronts. The introduction of digital technologies has aided clinicians' efforts to ensure that patients receive the best possible treatment in the most comfortable environment possible. When compared to traditional procedures used in the past, digitalized techniques have significantly improved a variety of dental restorative aspects such as diagnosis, rehabilitation, and maintenance of patients with complex clinical conditions.