Dental Information
Prosthodontist
Dentists who practice this specialty are called prosthodontists. They are specialists
in the treatment of missing teeth or the restoration of natural teeth. Prosthodontists
may perform the following procedures:
Crowns, Bridges, Partial or full dentures, Implants, Veneers, TMJ [temporomandibular
joint] treatments
Dental Tips & Questions
Limited Oral Evaluation:
Problem focused: an evaluation limited to a specific oral health problem.
This may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic
procedures. Definitive procedures may be required on the same date as the evaluation.
Typically, patients receiving this type of evaluation have been referred for a
specific problem and/or present with dental emergencies, trauma, acute infection,
etc.