Have you recently heard the term prosthodontics and not sure what it means? We’ve created a guide to prosthodontics and explain what it entails.

Prosthodontics

According to the American College of Prosthodontics, prosthodontics is a dental specialty recognized by the ADA National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards and solely focuses on dental prosthetics. In other words, dentists have to receive further certification to qualify as a Prosthodontist. They have the ability to diagnose, treat, plan, rehab, and maintain oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with missing or deficient teeth.

Candidates

Are you curious if you would be a good candidate for prosthodontics? Here are the top areas that a prosthodontist cover.

• Restoration of damaged teeth with crowns, veneers, or bonding
• Replacement of missing teeth with bridges or dentures
• Insertion of dental implants
• Geriatric dental care
• Oral restoration for cleft palates, cancer, maxillofacial procedures, sleep disorders, snoring

Finding The Right Doctor

If you are in need of any of the services above, it’s best to find the right doctor for you. At Wytheville Dental Group, we specialize in prosthodontics! In other words, our specialty is replacing missing teeth! We have several options to meet our patients’ needs. The options typically involve a removable appliance, like a denture, or a fixed appliance such as bridges or dental implants. The treatment option depends on your exact situation, and we will work hard to ensure you’re taken care of. Our state of the art technology allows us to custom create dentures to perfectly fit your mouth. In addition to our technology, we can also use traditional methods to create your dentures as well.

If you are interested in learning more about prosthodontics and what it entails, visit Wytheville Dental Group! At Wytheville Dental Group not only do we specialize in prosthodontics, but we also offer other services as well. We provide patients with cosmetic care, general care, and so much more. In other words, we will have a service to meet your needs. To schedule an appointment or consultation, check out Wytheville Dental online here or call us at (276) 228-2777 today!