Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA).  A prosthodontist is trained to treat individuals with missing teeth or severely compromised dentition through the use of various prostheses for the mouth.

You may need to see a Prosthodontist if:

  • You have been referred by your general dentist due to the complexity of your dental needs
  • You are considering dental implants or have had complications from implant treatment
  • You are experiencing problems chewing due to your bite, badly worn teeth, or trouble with your dentures
  • You are missing teeth due to decay, accidents, or surgery
  • You are unhappy with the appearance of your teeth

What is a Prosthodontist?

  • Thorough Diagnostics
    – envisions and evaluates a mouth for its functional and aesthetic potential in its entirety
  • Treatment Planning
    – customizes treatment not only for individual teeth, but also to restore an effective relationship between the upper and lower sets of teeth to achieve ideal occlusion
  • Comprehensive Care
    – repairs and restores natural teeth with a variety of fixed or removable prosthetic options
  • Long-Term Solutions
    – plans, surgically places and restores prosthetic root replacements (implants)

Prosthodontist as Architect

Patients with Advanced Reconstructive Needs

Patients desiring a comprehensive treatment plan begin with a 30 minute consultation on the first visit, followed by a subsequent 90 minute global diagnostic visit.  During the second visit, we conduct a head and neck examination that investigates dento-skeletal abnormalities, ability to chew and function, jaw pain, aesthetic desires, and plaster moulds of the patient’s dentition to perform precise diagnostics.

On the third visit, we take all these elements into consideration when recommending treatment. 

Our prosthodontic team can provide you with implant placement and restoration, dentures, partial dentures, TMD therapy, and full mouth rehabilitation with crowns and bridges, including the cutting edge “all on 4” method.  We also provide options for in-house sedation, including oral and IV.

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