Augmented reality application in prosthodontics

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