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Augmented reality application in prosthodontics

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Author Details : Syeda Andaleeb Zaidi*, C Ravi Kumar, M Sujesh, A V Rajanikanth, Kollu Sunitha

Volume : 8, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 98-103

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2022.019

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Abstract

Augmented reality refers to: “a technology that superimposes a computer-generated image on a user’s view of the real world, thus providing a composite view”. It has become resourceful in many fields including dentistry and medicine. Currently augmented reality is restricted to education, maxillofacial surgeries and implantology but further research and development can expand its uses to many other critical areas. In prosthodontics, visualization of a smile design or a prosthesis outcome becomes difficult to the patient. Augmented reality will make it easier for all the persons involved to establish a proper communication and desired treatment outcome for the patient as it will superimpose the desired outcome on the current patient situation. As augmented reality is becoming more common, its applications will become wider. This article presents a brief history of the development of augmented reality and its current applications in the field of prosthodontics.
 

Keywords: Augmented reality, Prosthodontics, Virtual reality, Implantology, Teeth preparation, Maxillofacial prosthetics

How to cite : Zaidi S A, Kumar C R, Sujesh M, Rajanikanth A V, Sunitha K, Augmented reality application in prosthodontics. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent 2022;8(2):98-103

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