Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics is a recognized dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues.
The type of diseases and conditions that may be managed by a prosthodontic specialist include:
- Lost, injured or decayed teeth
- Gum graft
- Replacement of the tooth with the prosthetic substitute
- Assisting a patient in regaining any loss of function with regard to chewing or speaking that their tooth loss may have caused
- Advising patients on adequate care for the tooth implant and maintenance of good oral hygiene to prevent further need for intervention
- Addressing cosmetic issues regarding lost teeth such as realigning teeth to restore a smile that has been altered by the loss