WHAT IS PROSTHODONTICS

Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. It pertains to the diagnosis, treatment planning, repair, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or defective teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues. Whether you are missing one tooth or multiple teeth our goal is to enhance your quality of life by designing you a smile that looks and feels natural.

WHAT IS A PROSTHODONTIST

A Prosthodontist is a dentist specialized in the field of Prosthodontics. A prosthodontist has three additional years of training in clinical restorative procedures beyond a general dental degree and attains a very high level of skills in the restoration of function and esthetics of the compromised dentition (teeth).

Additional education provides Prosthodontists with a broad insight in diagnosing and solving oral health problems. Identification of the cause of oral deterioration is a key element to any dental treatment in order to stop the progression of disease, minimize its impact on the oral environment, develop an effective treatment strategy and prevent future recurrence.

• Prosthodontists coordinates and oversees the dental team in the patient’s treatment plan.
• Prosthodontists enhanced knowledge and skills in their specialty enables them to interact with researchers as well as clinical experts in other dental/medical fields. Effective communication with a team of experts provides Prosthodontists with a broad insight in diagnosing and solving oral health problems.

WHY DO YOU NEED A PROSTHODONTIST

Diagnosis, treatment planning and prevention

• Prosthodontists are recognized as the diagnosis and treatment planning experts.
• Identifying the cause of oral deterioration is a key element to any dental treatment in order to stop the progression of disease, minimize its impact, develop an effective treatment strategy and prevent future recurrence of disease.
• The Prosthodontist’s role as the “oral architect” of the dental team means they develop treatment plans and synchronize treatment sequences with dental/medical specialists as well as with general dentists in order to provide the most comprehensive care to patient