Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is the replacement of missing teeth, bones, or facial structures. It is a branch of dentistry dealing with prostheses. Prosthodontics is also termed prosthetic dentistry. Prosthodontists are dentists who study for an additional period to qualify for a prosthodontics degree. Prosthodontists are highly trained for making removable or fixed teeth prostheses. The word “prostho” means replacement and “dontic” is teeth. In short, prosthodontists are dental specialities dedicated to making prostheses for damaged or missing teeth.

Prosthodontic treatment is recommended for?

• Missing teeth 
• Decayed or infected teeth
• Improves your bite
• Jaw disorder (TMJ problems)
• Traumatic injury to mouth, jaw, or face
• Congenital (birth-related) development defect 
• Facial pain
• Obstructive sleep apnea ( while asleep there is loud snoring due to irregular breathing patterns at night)
• Head and neck deformities
• Oral cancer reconstruction
• Cosmetic concerns

If you have any of the above complaints, contact prosthodontics at the best dental clinic in Kolkata to know the treatment in brief. 

Who does prosthodontic work?

A prosthodontist does prosthodontic work. After completion of 5 years of a dental bachelor’s degree, additional 3 years of training in the prosthodontic department needs to be done to become a prosthodontist. They focus on diagnosis. and maintenance of oral functions associated with missing teeth or deformities of a face or jaw structures.

Procedures conducted by the prosthodontist

Prosthodontists are trained to restore normal function and appearance of teeth and other facial structures. Below are the procedures performed by a prosthodontist.

• Dental Implant is a titanium implant that is screwed into the jaw for placement of a crown and bridge.
• Dental crown- after root canal treatment a crown is placed
• Fixed or removable dentures – dentures replace several missing teeth.
• Partial or Full mouth rehabilitation
• Crowns and bridge replaces one or more missing teeth in a row
• Inlay and Onlays are used for a severely damaged tooth
• Night guides are used for jaw disorders and sleep apnea
• Cosmetic procedures like veneers are done if you are unhappy with your smile.

Benefits

A prosthodontist has advanced training in dealing with more complex procedures and replaces missing teeth and corrects jaw deformities. They specialise in smile makeovers and the preservation of healthy teeth.

Conclusion

A prosthodontist provides patients with a customised plan and explains alternative options, advantages, disadvantages, prognosis, and risk and time involved in the particular procedure. Patient satisfaction is an utmost priority for a dentist. For more details about a particular procedure, contact the best dental doctor in Kolkata. Request an appointment at Apollo Dental Clinic for best dental specialist in Kolkata. Call 18001020288 to book an appointment.