Sir, ten years (2010-2019) of retrospective data of various treatment modalities delivered at the Department of Prosthodontics at Christian Dental College and Hospital, a tertiary centre for oral healthcare in India, have been analysed. The findings throw light on a substantial change in patients' perception, demand, and inclination for the various types of fixed prostheses in India. Over the last decade, the shift in trend was witnessed from metal restoration to porcelain fused to metal restorations, and to a recent desire for all-ceramic crowns. An example of this is the proportion of patients opting for all-ceramic crowns, amongst various fixed prostheses, witnessing a ten-fold rise. The total annual units of all-ceramic crowns saw an increase of 894% in our audit. Further, there has been a definite escalation in the number of patients opting for dental implants and implant-supported prostheses in recent years.

This drift corresponds to a parallel increase in per capita income of the general population during the same period (54%), which echoes the seeking of advanced care.1 The growing economy allows people to spend more on their oral healthcare needs and not limit themselves in the choice for better care. An upsurge in the country's per capita income and heightened awareness regarding oral health and aesthetics has resulted in the average population seeking superior modes for oral rehabilitation. Dentistry and related industries warrant studies to understand better the general population's approach and desires for more aesthetic and advanced outcomes and be prepared to meet new challenges.