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What is Prosthodontics?

Prosthodontic procedures include crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays, complete and partial dentures. Dental implants have become the preferred method for replacing missing teeth, so many prosthodontic procedures today are done with implants as the support instead of the natural teeth or gums. Prosthodontic care is provided by both general dentists and prosthodontic specialists called prosthodontists.

A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontists receive two or three years of additional training after dental school, and restore optimum appearance and function to your smile. Additional training for prosthodontists is earned through a hospital or university-based program accredited by the American Dental Association. Prosthodontics is one of nine specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. The training includes reviews of the literature, lectures, treatment of patients and laboratory experience in fabricating restorations.

Prosthodontists have also received advanced training in implant dentistry, TMD-jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth's structures, congenital or birth anomalies to teeth, snoring, sleep disorders, and oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care. Prosthodontists are masters of complete oral rehabilitation.

The membership of the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics consists of both prosthodontic specialists and general dentists that all share a passion for providing excellence in prosthodontic care. Our members come from both private practitioners and academic faculty. Our society provides a unique environment for sharing the latest prosthodontic knowledge with our colleagues at our Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, held in June of each year.

Further information about prosthodontics can be found at www.gotoapro.org, a website provided by the American College of Prosthodontists.



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