What isProsthodontics?
Prosthodontics is a dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth
Who is aProsthodontist?
A dentist that has a postgraduate training in the specialty of prosthodontics. These training programs are normally a 3 years full time course provided by accredited universities or institutions. In Singapore, they will need to work a few years after the postgraduate training before they can sit for an exit exam to be a qualified prosthodontist.
Who needs to see a
Prosthodontist?
Any patient that will like to be treated by a dental specialist when having a prosthesis like a crown, implant, bridge, esthetic veneers or denture made can see a prosthodontist. A prosthodontist is best at replacing multiple missing teeth for both function as well as esthetics. They embrace technology and are able to derive a treatment plan for any patient that requires extensive treatment to get back to eating and smiling properly again.