A Prosthodontist is a specialist who deals with replacing missing teeth and related mouth or jaw structures with bridges, dentures, or other prosthetics. They receive an additional three years of training after dental school to specialize in this field.
Prosthodontics is a broad specialty, with subspecialties in:
Fixed Prosthodontics is the restoration of teeth using crowns, bridges, onlays, inlays, veneers, or implant-retained prosthetics made from a digital scan or impression of the mouth taken by our dentists. The finished product is fixed in your mouth with cement or screw-retention.
Crowns - Commonly referred to as a ‘cap,’ the crown covers the remaining tooth structure or implants above the gums.
Bridge - The bridge is a dental restoration used to replace a gap due to missing tooth/teeth.
Removable prosthodontics replace the soft tissues and teeth, commonly called dentures. Complete dentures replace all missing teeth in a single arch, whether upper or lower. Partial dentures replace one or multiple teeth that are missing in a single arch.
Prosthodontists require skill and expertise to obtain a predictable outcome. Modern technology and procedures have significantly improved the patient experience and results of replacing missing teeth.
The dental implant replaces the root of a tooth. A successful implant provides a stable structure to support a bridge, denture, or maxillofacial prosthesis.
Precision placement of implants has improved in recent years with the help of advanced technology and equipment.