rdcjournalRoyal Dental College JournalE-Volume 8 Issue 1MultidisciplinaryEnglishJanuary- DecemberNNY20250725Prosthodontics And Crown And Bridge Shaping Smiles Through Time: The Revolution Of Augmented Reality In ProsthodonticsEnglishY14RohitRaghavan1EnglishNShajahanPA2EnglishYFeba CTony3EnglishYAugmented reality (AR) is a technology that blends digital elements with the real-world environment by overlaying computer-generated images onto the user's view. This integration creates a hybrid visual experience and has become increasingly valuable in various domains, including dentistry and medicine. At present, the use of AR in dentistry is mainly confined to educational purposes, maxillofacial surgeries, and implant procedures. However, with continued advancements, its application is likely to expand into other essential areas of dental care. In prosthodontics, one of the key challenges is helping patients visualize the expected results of smile designs or prosthetic treatments. AR can bridge this gap by projecting the intended outcomes directly onto the patient's existing oral condition. This not only enhances patient understanding but also improves communication between the dental team and the patient, ensuring clearer treatment goals and expectations. As the technology becomes more mainstream, the possibilities for AR in dental practice especially in prosthodontics are expected to grow significantly. This article outlines a brief history of AR and highlights its emerging role and potential benefits in prosthodontic treatment.EnglishAugmented reality, Dental surgery, Virtual realityhttps://www.rdcjournal.org/abstract?id=278References16191. Suenaga H, Tran HH, Liao H, Masamune K, Dohi T, Hoshi K et al. Vision-based markerless registration using stereo vision and an augmented reality surgical navigation system: a pilot study. BMC Medical Imaging. 2015 Nov 2;15(1):51. 2. Zaidi SA, Kumar CR, Sujesh M, Rajanikanth AV, Sunitha K. Augmented reality application in prosthodontics [Internet]. IP Ann Prosthodont Restor Dent. 2022;8(2):98-103. doi.org/10.18231/j.aprd.2022.019. 3. Joda T, Gallucci GO, Wismeijer D, Zitzmann NU. Augmented and virtual reality in dental medicine: A systematic review. Computers in Biology and Medicine. 2019 May 1;108:93-100. 4. Santos GN, da Rosa EL, Leite AF, de Souza Figueiredo PT, de Melo NS. Augmented reality as a new perspective in dentistry: development of a complementary tool. Revista da ABENO. 2016 Oct 23;16(3):19-27. 5. Kwon HB, Park YS, Han JS. Augmented reality in dentistry: a current perspective. Acta Odontologica Scandinavica. 2018 Oct 3;76(7):497-503. 6. Schmalstieg D, Hollerer T. Augmented reality: principles and practice. Addison-Wesley Professional; 2016 Jun 1. 7. Bhandari A, Jain V, Bhandari R. Virtual and augmented reality changing horizons in dentistry. Def Life Sci J. 2021;6:323-29. 8. Elbashti ME, Itamiya T, Aswehlee AM, Sumita YI, Ella B, Naveau A et al. Augmented Reality for Interactive Visualization of 3D Maxillofacial Prosthetic Data. International Journal of Prosthodontics. 2020 Nov 1;33(6). 9. Bandiaky ON, Loison V, Lopez S, Pirolli F, Volteau C, Hamon L, Soueidan A, Le Guehennec L. Predicting novice dental studentsand;#39; performances in conventional simulation: A prospective pilot study using haptic exercises. Journal of Dental Sciences. 2025 Apr 1;20(2):943-52. 10.Sahla P, Janardanan K, Harshakumar K, Ravichandran R. An insight into augmented reality integrated implant placements.