Prosthodontist
Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
Education and Training[edit | edit source]
To become a prosthodontist, a person must first complete a four-year undergraduate degree and then apply to a dental school. After completing a four-year dental program, they must then apply to a prosthodontic residency program, which typically lasts three years. This program provides advanced training in prosthodontics, including the use of dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and other restorative procedures.
Role and Responsibilities[edit | edit source]
Prosthodontists are responsible for the replacement of missing teeth and the associated oral structures. They are trained to deal with complex dental cases, such as those requiring full mouth rehabilitation, the use of dental implants, and the treatment of patients with significant oral damage due to trauma or disease. Prosthodontists also work closely with other dental specialists, such as periodontists, endodontists, and orthodontists, to provide comprehensive dental care to their patients.
Techniques and Procedures[edit | edit source]
Prosthodontists use a variety of techniques and procedures to restore oral function and aesthetics. These include:
- Dental Implants: These are artificial tooth roots that provide a permanent base for fixed, replacement teeth.
- Dental Crowns: These are tooth-shaped "caps" that are placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, strength, and appearance.
- Dental Bridges: These are false teeth that are designed to "bridge" the gap created by one or more missing teeth.
- Dentures: These are removable replacements for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.
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