Prosthodontics is a recognized dental specialty responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of patients with complex clinical conditions, using biocompatible substitutes (including implants) to replace missing or deficient teeth and/or craniofacial tissues.
What is a Prosthodontist?
A Prosthodontist is a specially trained dentist in the field of prosthodontics, a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association. In addition to dental school, a Prosthodontist completes two to three more years of training in an accredited advanced education program.
What are some of the problems that a Prosthodontist can help with?
Complete Denture - Rehabilitation of patients who have lost all the teeth in one or both of the dental arches. In addition, a Prosthodontist can diagnosis and troubleshoot common problems associated with complete dentures such as loose and ill-fitting dentures, loss of facial support (sunken face), inability to wear dentures, and pain associated with wearing dentures.
Removable Partial Denture or Fixed Partial Denture (Bridges)- For partial edentulism (loss of one or more teeth), either removable or a fixed partial denture can be used to restore such loss. Most people prefer a fixed partial denture because it feels more natural and doesn't have to be removed nightly. Unfortunately, not everyone can have a fixed restoration and are only left with a removable partial denture as an option. Implants are another option that will be discussed below.
Veneers - A restoration meant for cosmetics or minor corrections to improve esthetics. This include patients who want a better smile without extensive dental treatment or someone with a dental deformity such as tetracycline staining. Veneers involve the minimal removal of tooth structure and the bonding of a ceramic facing.
Implants - Implants can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or as a full mouth replacement. In addition, implants can be used to help with the retention of dentures. Implants are the highest level of care and is the closest to a natural tooth. Implant dentistry is a highly complex and needs to be performed by a well trained professionals to give the best result and best longevity.
Maxillofacial Prostheses - Generally, maxillofacial prostheses are divided into two catagories: external and internal. External prostheses are for the replacement of ears, noses and/or partial facial deformities or defects either from birth defects, accidents or cancer. Internal prostheses replace soft and hard tissue defects such as cleft palates, cancer resections or accidental injuries.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) - Pain and dysfunction associated with the TMJ or facial muscular pain (TMD).
What is a Prosthodontist?
A Prosthodontist is a specially trained dentist in the field of prosthodontics, a dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association. In addition to dental school, a Prosthodontist completes two to three more years of training in an accredited advanced education program.
What are some of the problems that a Prosthodontist can help with?
Complete Denture - Rehabilitation of patients who have lost all the teeth in one or both of the dental arches. In addition, a Prosthodontist can diagnosis and troubleshoot common problems associated with complete dentures such as loose and ill-fitting dentures, loss of facial support (sunken face), inability to wear dentures, and pain associated with wearing dentures.
Removable Partial Denture or Fixed Partial Denture (Bridges)- For partial edentulism (loss of one or more teeth), either removable or a fixed partial denture can be used to restore such loss. Most people prefer a fixed partial denture because it feels more natural and doesn't have to be removed nightly. Unfortunately, not everyone can have a fixed restoration and are only left with a removable partial denture as an option. Implants are another option that will be discussed below.
Veneers - A restoration meant for cosmetics or minor corrections to improve esthetics. This include patients who want a better smile without extensive dental treatment or someone with a dental deformity such as tetracycline staining. Veneers involve the minimal removal of tooth structure and the bonding of a ceramic facing.
Implants - Implants can be used to replace a single tooth, multiple teeth or as a full mouth replacement. In addition, implants can be used to help with the retention of dentures. Implants are the highest level of care and is the closest to a natural tooth. Implant dentistry is a highly complex and needs to be performed by a well trained professionals to give the best result and best longevity.
Maxillofacial Prostheses - Generally, maxillofacial prostheses are divided into two catagories: external and internal. External prostheses are for the replacement of ears, noses and/or partial facial deformities or defects either from birth defects, accidents or cancer. Internal prostheses replace soft and hard tissue defects such as cleft palates, cancer resections or accidental injuries.
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) or Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) - Pain and dysfunction associated with the TMJ or facial muscular pain (TMD).