About Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics, also known as prosthetic dentistry, is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on the restoration and replacement of missing or damaged teeth. It involves the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and long-term maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and overall dental health using biocompatible dental prostheses.
Role of a Prosthodontist
Specializes in aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth.
Restores the appearance and function of your smile.
Expert in planning, surgical placement, and restoration of missing teeth using dental implants, and rehabilitation of occlusion using prostheses.
Maxillofacial Prosthodontists treat patients with defects of the maxillofacial region due to trauma, surgery, or birth conditions.
They fabricate specialized prostheses such as maxillary obturators and speech-aid prostheses.
Services Provided
1. Crown and Bridge
What are Crowns and Bridges?
Crown: A tooth-shaped cap placed over a tooth to restore its shape, size, and appearance.
Bridge: A fixed prosthesis used to replace one or more missing teeth.
When do we use this treatment?
Crowns:
To protect a weak tooth
After root canal treatment
For cosmetic enhancement
For anchorage in bridge cases
Bridges:
Replace missing teeth
Restore chewing ability
Prevent shifting of nearby teeth
2. Veneers
What are Veneers?
Thin, tooth-coloured shells placed on the front surface of teeth to enhance appearance.
When do we use Veneers?
Discoloured teeth
Worn out, chipped, or broken teeth
Crooked, uneven, or oddly shaped teeth
Gaps between teeth
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Prosthodontist do
A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist trained to restore and replace missing or damaged teeth. They focus on improving oral function, comfort, appearance, and the overall health of patients using crowns, bridges, dentures, veneers, implants, and maxillofacial prostheses.
When should I visit a Prosthodontist?
You should consult a Prosthodontist if you have missing teeth, damaged or worn teeth, difficulty chewing, problems with your bite, aesthetic concerns about your smile, or defects caused by trauma, surgery, or birth conditions.
What is the difference between a crown and a bridge?
A crown is a tooth-shaped cap placed over a damaged tooth to restore its strength and appearance.
A bridge is a fixed prosthetic appliance used to replace one or more missing teeth by anchoring onto adjacent healthy teeth.
When do I need a dental crown?
A crown is recommended when:
A tooth is weak or fractured
If you have completed a root canal treatment
If you want to improve tooth aesthetics
When you need support for a dental bridge
When is a dental bridge recommended?
A bridge is used to:
Replace missing teeth
Restore chewing ability
Prevent surrounding teeth from shifting