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Pontic is an artificial substitute for the missing tooth. The design of this prosthetic tooth will be dictated by esthetics, functions, hygiene, patient comfort and maintenance of the edentulous ridge. An ovate pontic has been widely recommended to fulfill both esthetic and functional requirements of the prosthesis. The convex design of this pontic intends to form a concave soft tissue outline at the site of the alveolar ridge mucosa. This design eliminates the 'black triangle' which is created after loss of tooth and interdental papilla. Clinically, healthy conditions can be established at pontic site, if appropriate plaque control is performed.Unfortunately, an ovate pontic design is not frequently advised by the clinicians. The case report presented a modified ovate pontic design for replacing upper anterior tooth to give both esthetics and health.

The conventional mandibular complete dentures are often associated with advanced ridge resorption and loss of retention. Dental implants in the anterior mandible were documented as being highly successful treatment option for overdenture. It has been use to improve the retention of mandibular dentures and also to improve patient's satisfaction. Because of high success rates, as well as lower costs, it is common to treat edentulous patients with just two implants and ball attachments for retention of the overdenture, instead of four implants and a bar. In this article a simple process of converting existing conventional denture into an implant supported overdenture by housing the retentive elements directly into the impression surface of the denture through a simple chairside technique is described. How to cite this article Mhatre S, Ram SM, Mahadevan J, Karthik M. Rehabilitation of an Edentulous Patient with Implant Supported Overdenture. J Contemp Dent 2013;3(1):52-56.

Preventive Prosthodontics emphasizes the importance of any procedure that can delay or eliminate future prosthodontic problems. The conventional modality of treatment for partially edentulous arches with presence of a few teeth, was either to render them completely edentulous by extracting the remaining teeth and providing complete dentures, or restoring them with removable partial dentures. An overdenture with support of few remaining teeth can also be provided as a good alternative. Various attachments and types of overdentures can be fabricated on the retained teeth or roots. The telescopic crowns for the overdenture can be given as a successful attachment. This article presents the simplifi ed technique of telescopic overdenture using customized double copings for the overdenture abutments.

Purpose: The inter-disciplinary approach to practise and also should constantly update their knowledge to keep up with the demands that this field presents. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitude and practice of Esthetic dentistry amongst the practicing dentists of private dental colleges in Navi Mumbai, through a questionnaire- based study. Materials and Methods: Self-administered KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, Practise) questionnaires were distributed amongst the practicing dentists of private dental colleges in Navi Mumbai. A total of 100 questionnaires were distributed. Statistical analysis used: Pearson’s chi. Sq. test was applied and the likelihood ratio calculated for each question. Independent T Test was applied for equality of means between the groups, i.e. both gender and graduate and post graduate qualifications. Results: Most of the dentists were aware of the field and practise of Esthetic dentistry, although there were some differences found between the general dentists and specialists in adopting and accepting new dental procedures.  According to them, Finances played a major role in opting for an esthetic treatment by patients.   Conclusion: With the advances in esthetic dentistry and increased level of patients’ expectations and awareness, practicing dentists should be well versed with the same, by attending continuing dental education programs and courses to update their skill and knowledge. Also Finances plays a major role in opting for an esthetic treatment.