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Growing Trends in Indian Dentistry

Indian dentistry is witnessing an unprecedented phase of growth, innovation, and global recognition. Over the past decade, the profession has evolved far beyond conventional oral care, embracing advanced technologies, evidence-based protocols, and patient

Over the years, Guident has evolved beyond print to establish a powerful digital presence through its website, www.guident.net, which today attracts a large number of visitors from India and abroad. The website hosts one of the biggest and most comprehensive databases of dental articles, serving as a valuable academic and clinical resource for students, clinicians, researchers, and educators worldwide.

This milestone would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our editorial leadership. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Manesh Lahori and his entire editorial team for their continuous support, scholarly guidance, and meticulous efforts in selecting and curating the best articles for Guident readers. Their commitment to quality and relevance has been instrumental in maintaining the journal’s high standards.

As we celebrate this 18th anniversary, we reaffirm our mission to support dental education, research, and clinical excellence—today and in the years to come.Equally significant is the rise in academic excellence and continuous professional development. Indian dental professionals are increasingly contributing to international research, publishing quality scientific literature, and participating in global conferences. Dental education has expanded its focus from skill acquisition to holistic clinical judgment, ethics, and interdisciplinary care.

Public awareness regarding oral health has also improved, with patients demanding faster, minimally invasive, and aesthetically superior solutions. This shift has encouraged clinicians to adopt immediate loading implants, advanced prosthodontics, and preventive dentistry as integral components of treatment planning.

Furthermore, India is emerging as a hub for dental tourism, offering worldclass care at affordable costs. As technology, education, and clinical expertise continue to converge, Indian dentistry stands poised to shape the future of global oral healthcare with confidence and competence.

Intraoral Scanners in Edentulous Cases: Ready for Routine Practice?

Intraoral scanners (IOS) have transformed prosthodontic workflows, offering improved patient comfort, efficient data transfer, and seamless integration with CAD-CAM systems. While their accuracy in dentate and implant-supported cases is well established,

A major limitation of IOS is their inability to capture functional tissue dynamics. Conventional impression techniques allow border molding and selective pressure to record movable mucosa and vestibular depth in function. In contrast, digital scans record tissues in a static state, making it difficult to reproduce peripheral seal and manage flabby or compressible tissues. These biological considerations highlight that a static digital record cannot yet replace a functional impression.

Although marketing narratives promote IOS as universal solutions, current evidence supports their selective use in edentulous care, such as preliminary impressions, copy dentures, and implant overdenture workflows. A hybrid approach—combining digital scans for diagnostics with conventional functional impressions for definitive prostheses—remains the most prudent strategy. Until advancements enable dynamic tissue capture and consistent full-arch accuracy, intraoral scanners should complement, not replace, conventional techniques in edentulous prosthodontics.