What Is a Prosthodontist?
Many dental problems can be corrected by a general dentist, but more complex dental issues may require specific expertise, or a coordinated approach involving one or more dental or medical specialists.
A Prosthodontist is a dentist that specializes in dental implants, aesthetics, and reconstructive dentistry. They also frequently act as the team leader in cases requiring multiple specialists. Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA), and less than 2% of dentists are Prosthodontists.
Your Littleton Area Prosthodontist for over 20 Years!
To become a Prosthodontist, a dentist must complete an additional three years of formal training after dental school in an accredited hospital or university-based prosthodontics program.Graduate programs in prosthodontics include advanced laboratory and clinical training in aesthetics and cosmetics, dental crowns and bridges, tooth veneers, dentures, partial dentures, dental implants, tooth wear, jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth, congenital or birth anomalies of the teeth and jaws, sleep disorders, oral cancer reconstruction, and repair of catastrophic tooth loss due to accident or injury.
The skills required to treat complex dental situations also benefit our patients with less severe dental needs. From a simple dental filling or routine tooth cleaning, to the most complex dental reconstruction, each problem is addressed with the same care and attention to detail.
When Do You Need a Prosthodontist?
- You are seeking a specialist’s opinion
- Your treatment requires the care of several dental specialists
- You are interested in dental implants
- You are missing one or more teeth
- You have damaged or worn teeth
- You wear dentures or removable partial dentures
- You want to improve the aesthetics of your smile
- You are in need of complex dental reconstruction due to a traumatic injury, a congenital or birth anomaly, or oral cancer
How Are We Different?
Our prosthodontic office in Centennial has been serving the Littleton area for more than 20 years. Our focus has always been on building positive relationships with our patients. Patients with severe dental needs are often frustrated, or simply exhausted, by the time they come to us, so in addition to restoring dental function and appearance, we strive to create a positive treatment environment. We pride ourselves on finding practical and affordable solutions for all patients, with the ultimate goal of improving your quality of life.
Our office utilizes a wide variety of dental materials, implant systems, and advancements in technology to provide the highest level of dental care. We also have several key pieces of state of-the-art dental technology on-site, which allows us to be as efficient as possible with the implementation of your dental care.
We are accepting new patients and referrals for dental treatment, so contact us today for your initial dental consultation.