International Journal of Innovative Research and Development

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A properly fabricated provisional restoration is important in achieving a successful fixed partial denture treatment. Provisional restoration is an important part in fixed partial denture treatment in pertaining the marginal integrity, function, occlusion, and esthetics. There are varieties of techniques available to suit the individual needs of the clinician and of the clinical situation, from a single unit to a complete-arch provisional fixed prosthesis. A part from it few modifications have been described in the techniques to achieve a better provisional restoration.

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Dental implants are gaining popularity amongst patients as a suitable form of replacement of missing teeth. In recent times, it has become a routine treatment plan in many dental practices. Appropriate treatment planning is required to ensure a successful outcome. Hence, radiology plays a vital role in providing information to the clinician so that a proper diagnosis and treatment modality could be planned out. There are various imaging techniques that are used. The most widely used techniques include intraoral periapical radiography, panoramic radiography, computed tomography and cone beam computed tomography. This article focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.

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