{"id":911,"date":"2019-06-25T15:44:28","date_gmt":"2019-06-25T19:44:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/?p=911"},"modified":"2019-09-16T16:48:46","modified_gmt":"2019-09-16T20:48:46","slug":"what-is-a-prosthodontist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.pointedentalgroup.com\/blog\/what-is-a-prosthodontist\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Specialists FAQ: What is a Prosthodontist & What Do They Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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How many dental specialties are you familiar with? Most\npeople know about general dentists. Chances are you\u2019re familiar with\northodontists too! But Pointe Dental Group staffs several types of dental\nspecialists and those with additional education in specific fields, including a\nprosthodontist<\/a>. What is a prosthodontist? Read on to find out more \u2013 and\nlearn how they can help you restore your smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Prosthodontist?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like any dental specialty, a prosthodontist is an educated\nand trained dentist that has additional training in a focused field of dental\ntreatment. Prosthodontics is centered around the diagnosing and treatment of\ndental health conditions involving missing teeth, damaged teeth or critical\nissues with your jawbone and structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you may not have heard the word prosthodontist before,\nyou\u2019re likely familiar with prosthetics. This is where their name comes from!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their specialty requires, in addition to the extensive\neducation to become a dentist, an additional 3-year post-doctoral program and\nadditional residency that cover everything there is to know about dental\nrestoration and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A prosthodontist retains the skills and knowledge to handle\nmost issues related to general dentistry. However, their additional education\noffers them unique insights and experience when performing examinations and\nrecommending treatments for issues related to their field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Some Common Treatments Prosthodontists Handle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prosthodontics covers a wide range of treatments all\ndesigned to restore dental health to those with missing teeth or maxillofacial\n(jaws or face) issues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Implants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The loss of a permanent tooth can cause physical and\nemotional trauma. Your\nmouth relies on a full set of teeth to grow properly<\/a> as an adolescent, and\nto remain healthy in your adulthood. In addition to the risks of missing teeth,\nmany find a gap in their mouth to be embarrassing \u2013 especially if it happened\nsuddenly due to an injury or accident!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prosthodontists are the experts when it comes to identifying\nthe need for dental\nimplants<\/a> all the way to completing your treatment plan where you\u2019ll have a\nhealthy replacement tooth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental implants have come a long way in the last few years.\nNew technology and new techniques make them look, feel and function exactly\nlike your natural teeth. Your prosthodontist will be up-to-date with the latest\ninformation, ensuring that you receive the ideal treatment when looking for a\ndental implant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dental Veneers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cosmetic\nveneers are a popular option<\/a> for people with minor concerns about the\nappearance of their teeth. These thin laminates bond directly to your teeth and\nlook perfectly natural \u2013 but don\u2019t replace completely missing teeth like\nimplants do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because veneers need to look natural with your unique teeth,\na prosthodontist is ideal to oversee the examination and preparation of your\ndental impression. This impression is used by a dental laboratory to create the\nfinal veneer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common reasons behind getting cosmetic veneers are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n