A Prosthodontist Improves Your Smile

A Prosthodontist is a specialist who is skilled in the construction of artificial devices designed to replace missing teeth and other parts of the oral cavity of the face.

The training

After completing and graduating from Dental School, the training consists of 3 more years of rigorous studies in head and neck anatomy, materials science, esthetic, and occlusion (bite).

Maxillofacial-Prosthetics is a sub-specialty of Prosthodontics and requires 1 more year of training. Prosthodontist treats patients who have acquired a congenital defect of the head and neck region due to surgery, trauma, or birth defect.

Artificial eyes, ears and maxillary obturators are commonly planned and fabricated by them.

Due to this extensive training they are frequently called upon to treat complex cosmetic cases, full mouth reconstruction, TMJ related disorders, congenial disorders and sleep apnea by planning and fabricating various prostheses.

What if you lose some of your teeth?

Many factors contribute to the loss of your teeth:

- Being born without certain teeth.

- Lost teeth because of disease.

- Injuries.

- Wear as a result of clenching or grinding.

Prosthodontist knows that tooth loss creates both esthetic and functional problems. Your facial appearance can change, and you may experience difficulties in chewing properly. You may even find your confidence and self-esteem diminished.

Today, the demand for a great smile is greater than ever, luckily, there are several new options you can choose from:

- It is now possible to restore broken, decayed, and discolored teeth to their beauty and strength.

- You can replace stained, chipped, missing or worn teeth.

- Variety of methods are used to do that:

- Whitening.

- Veneers.

- Crown & Caps.

- Implant-supported teeth.

Prosthodontist is one of the 9 Dental Professional Specialists recognized by the American Dentist Association (ADA)

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Orthodontist is a specialty in Dentistry. They prevent and treat mouth, teeth and jaw problems with braces, retainers and other devices.

Periodontist Is a specialist who treat the gums and the supportive structures of the teeth.

Credentials and Dental Care - This is crucial for you to know if you just move from another State. Where do you go for that?

Dental Schools have Graduate School Degree Programs for you to begin your study and specialty in if you choose to.

Oral-maxillofacial Surgeon can do miracle for patients who have been in terrible situations like: Accident, Burns, Dog mauling in the face or deformities.

Endodontist Deals mostly with root canal.

Pediatric Dentist are for infants and children first. They promote Oral Health from infancy through the teens years.

Dental Public Health Works for the community. They are concerned with improving Dental Health of the population.

Dental Hygienists are responsible for helping patients keep their teeth and gums clean and disease free.

Dental Assistant are there to help, providing different types of patient care, office duties and lab work.

Dental Technicians are valuable members of the Dental Team. They create teeth after receiving a mold from the patient's teeth.

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