This is a specialist who deals with simple to complicated full-mouth restorations or full-mouth rehabilitation; and may perform the following procedures:

• Crowns
• Fixed bridges
• Partial dentures
• Full dentures
• Overdentures
• Implant reconstruction
• Full mouth reconstruction/occlusal rehabilitation
• Cosmetic dentistry
• Treatment of temporomandibular/orofacial pain disorders-the patient may have pain associated with headache, neck, shoulder, head, jaw, or other closely related area and/or limited movements in any of these areas.

Some prosthodontists have further training in maxillofacial prosthodontics and treat patients who need prosthetic appliances, devices, or reconstruction or replacement of facial deformities.

Other dental specialists who may be called upon to assist in the evaluation of a patient are:

• Oral Medicine
• Oral Pathologist
• Dental Anesthetist

Related Oral Health & Wellness Information

• Restoring Damaged Teeth
• Dental Care Topics - Prosthodontics