Sensory-Motor Integration in Prosthodontics: The Neuro-Prosthodontic Perspective- A Review.

Abstract Neuro-prosthodontics is a nascent multidisciplinary idea that amalgamates neuroscience principles with prosthodontic rehabilitation to improve functional outcomes and patient adaption. Conventional prosthodontics has predominantly focused on mechanical and material factors; nevertheless, increasing research underscores the essential role of the neural system in regulating oral function, prosthesis perception, and long-term efficacy. Tooth loss, maxillofacial abnormalities, and prosthetic procedures modify sensory input from periodontal ligament receptors, mouth mucosa, muscles, and temporomandibular joints, leading to sensory rearrangement in the central nervous system. Neuro-prosthodontics emphasizes sensory-motor integration, neuromuscular coordination, neuroplasticity, and biofeedback systems that regulate mastication, speaking, swallowing, and occlusal stability. Concepts like osseoperception in implant prosthodontics, neuromuscular equilibrium in complete and removable partial dentures, and central pain modulation in occlusion and temporomandibular disorders highlight the therapeutic significance of this methodology. Neuro-prosthodontics enhances comfort, functional efficiency, patient adaptability, and long-term prosthetic success by aligning prosthetic design with neurophysiological principles. Comprehending these brain linkages offers a physiologically informed foundation for holistic, patient-focused prosthodontic treatment. Keywords: Neuro-prosthodontics; Sensory–motor integration; Neuroplasticity; Osseoperception; Neuromuscular coordination; Prosthodontic rehabilitation.