Who is a Prosthodontist?

A prosthodontist is a dentist who:

• Specializes in aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth
• Receives three years of additional training after dental school
• Restores optimum appearance and function to your smile

Additional training for prosthodontists is earned through a hospital- or university-based program accredited by the American Dental Association. The training includes reviews of the literature, lectures, treatment of patients and laboratory experience in fabrication restorations.

A prosthodontist is the skilled architect who can restore optimum function and aesthetics to your smile!

Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. Graduate programs in prosthodontics include classroom lectures and seminars, laboratory and clinical training in esthetics/cosmetics, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, complete and removable partial dentures, dental implants, TMD-jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth’s structures, congenital or birth anomalies to teeth, snoring, sleep disorders, and oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care. Prosthodontists are masters of complete oral rehabilitation.

A Prosthodontist is dedicated to the highest standards of care in the restoration and replacement of teeth!

How do you know if you need a prosthodontist?

If you agree with one or more of the following dental problems, then you need a Prosthodontist:

• Are you missing one or more teeth?
• Do you show signs of excessive tooth wear and breakdown?
• Do you have rampant decay (cavities) in your mouth?
• Do you wear a removable partial or full denture?
• Are you interested in dental implants?
• Do you have TMJ or TMD symptoms
• Do you have difficulty chewing your favorite foods?
• Would you like to improve the look of your smile with porcelain veneers or cosmetic dentistry?
• Do you have loose or spreading teeth from periodontal (gum) disease?
• Do you need multiple dental crowns?
• Were any of your teeth damaged by grinding?
• Were you born with congenital anomalies that affect your teeth?
• Were your teeth damaged by certain medicines or radiation therapy?

If you answered YES to any of the about questions, you should seek dental treatment by a Prosthodontist to receive expert care!