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World J Methodol. Dec 20, 2025; 15(4): 104497
Published online Dec 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.104497
Published online Dec 20, 2025. doi: 10.5662/wjm.v15.i4.104497
Present status and future directions: Soft tissue management in prosthodontics
Radha Chauhan, Narender Padiyar, Pragati Kaurani, Ajay Gupta, Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Mahatma Gandhi Dental College and Hospital, Jaipur 302022, Rājasthān, India
Sachin Chauhan, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Faridabad 121002, Haryāna, India
Falak N Khan, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, NIMS Dental College, Jaipur 303121, Rājasthān, India
Author contributions: Padiyar N and Kaurani P were responsible for conception and supervision; Chauhan R and Chauhan S were responsible for conception design, literature review and critical review; Chauhan R was responsible for writing and data collection; Chauhan R, Gupta A, Khan FN, and Chauhan S were responsible for conception analysis and interpretation; Chauhan R was responsible for conception and writing; all authors thoroughly reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Sachin Chauhan, Assistant Professor, Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sudha Rustagi College of Dental Sciences and Research, Sector 89, Kheri More, Faridabad 121002, Haryāna, India. drsachinchauhan13@gmail.com
Received: December 23, 2024
Revised: February 22, 2025
Accepted: March 31, 2025
Published online: December 20, 2025
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Revised: February 22, 2025
Accepted: March 31, 2025
Published online: December 20, 2025
Processing time: 225 Days and 4 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The primary goal of soft tissue management in prosthodontics is to improve visibility and accessibility, particularly when working with complex or obscure microanatomy over an extended period. Effective manipulation of soft tissues facilitates highly accurate impressions, superior prosthesis adaptation, and enhanced long-term clinical outcomes. However, soft tissue management remains underutilised in general practice despite its significance. This is largely due to behavioural factors such as clinician hesitation, lack of specialised training, patient discomfort, and time constraints. Overcoming these challenges requires education, advanced techniques, and patient-centred approaches to improve clinical outcomes.