Prevention in Prosthodontics

Primum non nocere vis¿ or ¿First, do no harm¿, is the time honoured medical dictum relevant more so in today¿s world of technological advancement. In the quest to be familiar with the latest treatment advancements, it is often seen that the basic principles of prevention are ignored leading to undue irreversible damages.Dentistry through the centuries has been primarily concerned with removing disease. It is only now that the profession is waking up to the benefits of preventive dentistry.