The anatomy of Prosthodontics

Posted by Jessica Beak on May 21st, 2018

The anatomy of Prosthodontics

 

Prosthodontics is the dental procedure whose prime concern is to focus on the replacement and restoration of the damaged or lost teeth. The one who is meant for the specific kind of treatment is called Prosthodontists. They are professionally trained specialists who have a unique understanding of the elements which works effectively to create a beautiful, natural and functional smile. They not just focus on the teeth but also the lips, gums and other facial features. When the matter is about the overall smile makeover, it requires a team comprised of dental professionals and is led by a prosthodontist, who is often called the architect of the smile. And if you are looking for a dentist Palm Beach Gardens, Dr David Skopp is the right choice.

 

                                                             

Who are Prosthodontists?

Prosthodontists are dentists who have completed dental school and with that, they have even completed 3 years of additional education and training in American Dental Association-accredited prosthodontic graduate program. They are professionally trained for treating and handling the facial and dental problems that involve the restoring the missing teeth and jaw structures. They are highly trained in dental implants, cosmetics, dentures, crowns, temporomandibular disorders (TMD/TMD) and many more.

What does Prosthodontists do?

These specialists plan out and carry procedures which are related to replacement of the real teeth. Some of the basic treatments include.

  1. Crowns

These are the artificial covers that are also called caps. It replaces the entire surface which is visible above the gum line. It is fabricated of metal and cemented to a prepared tooth with the entire roots. There is often a need for a cap after a root canal procedure. It is often used for repairing the broken, misshapen and fractured teeth.

  1. Dental Implants

When the matter is about replacing the entire tooth, this is considered as the most common method used nowadays. It consists of titanium metal post which is placed in the jaw in the surgical procedure. It can be used either to replace one or more teeth or for supporting the other dental restorations like dentures and bridges. It is considered as one of the costliest methods but can last for your whole life.

  1. Dentures

They are available in multiple types including partial, full and other such varieties. It can work well in improving the functionality of a person who is missing teeth.

 

How can you find a Prosthodontist?

You just cannot stop smiling no matter whatever comes in your way, even a tooth issue. You will want to fix it as soon as possible. Dr.David MSkopp DDS is there to help you. He is a general, family and cosmetic dentist Palm Beach Gardens at http://skoppdds.com/#

, Jupiter and the West Palm Beach areas. To get in touch with him, you can contact him and schedule your visit. Your smile is your pride. Keep smiling!

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