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HATTORI, Katia Emiko et al. Technological innovations in prosthetic oral rehabilitation. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2011, vol.59, suppl.1, pp. 59-66. ISSN 1981-8637.

In oral prosthetic rehabilitation, the majority of techniques and materials are adaptations from engineering, physics and chemistry. They have adjusted very well in Dentistry, making the prosthetic work more aesthetic, functional and strong. This interaction between the areas is essential for the technical and scientific improvement and for the search for more accurate and effective alternatives. Currently, the most promising areas, which will be reviewed in this work, are the porcelains, prototyping, laser and bioengineering. Research and interactions with other areas are very advanced and suggest that the studies will continue until the development of the third permanent dentition, counting on the development of bioengineering. The aim of this work is to undertake a literature review on the new technologies applied in prosthodontics so that the dentist is given access to new features and, based in research, can offer or the best, more modern and more appropriate treatment to the patient.

Palavras-chave : Bioengineering.; Dental implantation.; Lasers.; Computer-aided design.; Dental prosthesis.; Mouth rehabilitation..