This tooth-replacement method uses the existing, healthy teeth (called abutment teeth) on either side of a gap to support one or more artificial teeth. <\/span>Prosthodontists fabricate a series of linked crowns as a single unit, and then they attach this unit to the prepared abutment teeth. These work like a roadway-bridge foundation to hold up the crowns for the missing teeth in between. Bridges are a time-tested tooth-replacement method, but require special attention to cleaning, and potentially compromise the structure of the otherwise healthy abutment teeth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Dentures<\/span><\/h3>\n

Dentures are available in many different types, including full, partial, and implant-supported varieties. <\/span>They can enhance the aesthetics and functionality of individuals with missing teeth, especially when dental professionals manufacture them to a high standard of workmanship and fit them correctly in the mouth. However, wearing dentures typically requires an adjustment period, and some find them uncomfortable in certain situations.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reconstructive Dentistry<\/span><\/h3>\n

One part of a prosthodontist’s job is to carry out specialized procedures. Another aspect involves designing and detailing each step of a dental restoration while ensuring performing the work according to plan. Whether enhancing your appearance with a “smile makeover” or providing restoration after trauma or surgery, a prosthodontist can play a crucial role in the treatment process.\u00a0Among the other services they offer, prosthodontists can also perform screenings for oral cancer, and diagnose and treat temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).<\/span><\/p>\n

Prosthodontists often work closely with dental laboratories, where highly skilled technicians create lifelike restorations from durable, high-tech materials. This teamwork ensures that patients receive well-crafted replacement teeth, seamlessly blending into a perfect smile. Their expertise allows them to treat the most difficult and challenging dental problems; that\u2019s the reason why general dentists often refer patients to them for treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Prosthodontics, the dental specialty, primarily focuses on restoring and replacing lost or damaged teeth. We sometimes refer to prosthodontists as the “architects of the smile,” as they are highly trained specialists with a unique understanding of all the elements that contribute to a beautiful, functional, and natural-looking smile. Their expertise encompasses not only the teeth […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":14297,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[62,59],"tags":[356,226,489,479,488],"class_list":["post-14296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental-practice","category-oral-health","tag-crowns","tag-dentures","tag-fixed-bridges","tag-porcelain-dental-veneers","tag-prosthodontist"],"yoast_head":"\n