Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Why A Prosthodontist Should Be Your Cosmetic Dentist

Why A Prosthodontist Should Be Your Cosmetic Dentist

By Emory Somervale


If you have never heard about a prosthodontist, do not be alarmed. This is a valid specialisation in dentistry and they are taught to replace and revive missing teeth to attain more naturally looking teeth. First they graduate from dentistry then they study and train for 3 years more to receive their specialisation in teeth replacement. While their job might appear like what cosmetic dentist practices do, it's not the same thing because prosthodontists not only cope with the teeth but the shape of the face as well since the jaw and teeth affect the lower part of your face.

Prerequisite Rather than Cosmetic. Most of the work of a prosthodontist is necessary rather than just cosmetic. They replace missing teeth because the teeth had been knocked out by accident, have fallen out due to illness or some other unlucky event. They can also restore the whole mouth which requires skills in dentures, implants and other regular abilities in dentistry. A regular dentist cannot do this because they are taught to just cope with one tooth at a time rather than have to rebuild the mouth, ensuring it is functional for chewing and so that it supports the shape of the face. They improve the health, function and appearance of their patients. This is the reason why prosthodontics are also called dental prosthetics.

How Prosthodontists Train. A prosthodontist will already have a basic dentistry degree. They then will focus on cosmetic restoration. This is in part why they make some of the best cosmetic dentists. But they are actually not the type of consultants you may go to for a routine bleaching or having veneers put on to even out your superbly functional teeth. Prosthodontists deal with much more heavy conditions like restoring an implant and improving the workings of your teeth while perfecting the appearance of a grin. They're the final resort in dentistry since they cope with the worst that may happen to your teeth and mouth, when you lose your teeth completely. A regular dentist will fix the tooth, but an expert will replace it. The United States, Canada and Australia will credit prosthodontist experts where in they are recognized by the states dental associations.

Sub-specialty in Prosthodontics. Maxillofacial prosthetics is the only sub specialty in dentistry. A few prosthodontists train to become consultants in Oral and Maxillofacial Prosthodontics. To try this they take one year fellowship to train as Maxillofacial prostheticains wherein they conduct oral surgery and treatments with prosthodontic. They treat patients who have maxillofacial defects in the neck and head which has been caused by accidents, serious illnesses, cancer, surgery, or birth defects.

There are other kinds of prostheses except for the teeth that include synthesised nose, eyes and other imperative facial features that make up the human face. This sort of treatment uses the expertise from different specialists who coordinate and work together. Dentists in this sub specialisation are very proficient and admired in their field that they are known as so called bullet-proof dentists.




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