Prosthodontics is the specialty of Dentistry that is responsible for replacing lost teeth or repairing dental pieces that have been damaged. The prostheses used to achieve this goal can be fixed or removable.
There are many factors that add to the loss of teeth. While some lose theirs as a result of damage, infection and wear, for example, pounding and gripping, others are conceived without specific teeth. Tooth loss makes both stylish and practical burdens. Now and again this may result to undesirable facial changes, unfavorable consequences for biting capacity and therefore, harms on one’s certainty and confidence.
Prosthodontics or dental prosthetics is a specialty in dentistry including the determination, treatment arranging, restoration and support of the oral capacity, well-being and feel of patients with missing teeth, insufficient teeth or potentially bargained oral and maxillofacial tissues utilizing biochemical substitutes.
A Prosthodontist is a pro who is committed on substitution and upkeep of the teeth and the rebuilding of the most ideal appearance of a man’s smile.
What dental procedures prosthodontists do?
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Dentures
- Veneers
- Full Mouth Rehabilitation
- Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) / Temporomandibular Disease (TMD)
- Cleft Palate
