Why Receive Care From A Prosthodontist?

According to the Journal of the American Dental Association , the prosthodontic dental specialty is one of the oldest, established in 1947.  It is responsible for diagnosis, rehabilitation and maintenance of patients with complex clinical conditions involving missing or deficient teeth, craniofacial tissues or both, and for providing treatment via the use of biocompatible substitutes such as implants.  The essence of the specialty, however, is expert treatment planning*.   The members of this specialty have pioneered many of the techniques now used in practice, focusing on materials that are compatible in the mouth as well as esthetically pleasing.  They look toward the future, evaluating new dental materials first.  Most importantly, they recognize the value of a multi-disciplinary approach to care and don't hesitate to conference first with other dental specialists to develop the optimal plan for care.

Prosthodontists receive an additional three years of training after dental school.  As such, they understand the importance of technique and biocompatibility when using dental materials.  They perform dental implants daily, rather than monthly, and select implant construction specifically suited for the biting load it must endure.  They also rise to the challenge of using man-made materials to accurately mimic natural teeth.  That explains why some people have easily-recognized crowns and dentures completed by dentists, while others have natural-looking crowns and dentures created by prosthodontists that closely resemble a youthful smile.

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