Along with functions like grasping and feeling, hands also have an esthetic impact and they can emphasize the beauty of a gesture or grace of a movement Finger and partial finger amputations are some of the most frequently encountered forms of partial hand loss.Whether the traumatic loss of limb or finger is due to war, congenital malformations, systemic diseases (diabetes), an industrial, domestic or vehicular accident, amputation leaves the individual with a long lasting emotional scar from the disfigurement.The concealment of the amputation with the help of reconstructive surgery or prosthesis usage can shield an amputee from social stigma and help improve emotional healing process.Fabrication of finger prosthesis is as much as an art as it is science. The traditional techniques of prosthesis fabrication as described in the review, via silicone and osseointegrated implant for anchorage of digital prosthesis serves an alternative to complex surgical procedures.

The bone available for implant placement may be limited by the presence of the maxillary sinus togetherwith loss of alveolar bone height and it may be increased by augmentation. Minimally invasive sinusaugmentation is an effective solution for this problem. This review explains indirect sinus augmentationprocedures which are less invasive and highly successful if done using prescribed technique.

Insufficient bone volume is a common problem encountered in the rehabilitation of the edentulous posteriormaxilla with implant?supported prostheses. Although adequate bone height can be achieved using variousmaxillary sinus augmentation techniques, these procedures have been practiced successfully. However,significant complications occur such as perforations or tearing. To maintain the integrity of Schneiderianmembrane subsequently increasing the success rate a retrospective analysis is carried out on varioustechniques with complications which occur during and after treatment. This review will help the readers tounderstand the intricacies of sinus augmentation by using direct techniques.

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The purpose of this study is to report a case of full-mouth rehabilitation on six endosseous implants loaded following the standard procedure. It was decided to insert six implants in the maxillary and six implants in the mandibular arch in a patient with no systemic disease. The surgery was performed with the patient under local anesthesia with lignocaine and 1:100,000 adrenaline. Implant stability was sufficient (35 N/cm measured with a torque spring) for all 12 implants. An impression is taken in the open tray with a silicone impression material. Vertical dimension for rest and occlusion was checked with wax occlusal rims placed in the mouth. Interocclusal records were made with the metal framework in place. The final restoration was realized with ceramic layering completed. Good impressions and meticulous attention to detail are crucial for a successful implant-supported fixed prosthesis.