Authors : Dr. B. Eswaran; Dr. Ponsekar Abraham; Dr. T. Sakthi Priya; Dr. E.G. Ammu

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 11 - November

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14292331

Abstract : Prosthodontics, a specialty focused on restoring oral function and aesthetics, encounters ethical challenges in balancing patient care, cost, and accessibility. Emphasis is placed on ensuring informed patient decisions, delivering beneficial treatments, avoiding harm, and addressing disparities in care access. The integration of evidence-based practices, technological advancements, and financial management is discussed, highlighting their impact on treatment quality and affordability. Challenges such as high material costs, limited insurance coverage, and patient expectations are examined alongside strategies for ethical decision- making, including transparent communication, phased treatments, and advocacy for policy changes. Financial management practices like cost analysis and revenue optimization are vital for sustainable care. By balancing ethical imperatives with economic realities, prosthodontists can uphold professional standards while ensuring equitable, patient-centered care.

Keywords : Prosthodontics, Ethics, Autonomy, Beneficence, Non-maleficence, Justice, Evidence-Based Practice.

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