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
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Comprehensive Oral Evaluation:
Typically used by a general dentist and/or a specialist when evaluating a patient
comprehensively. It is a thorough evaluation and recording of the extraoral and
intraoral hard and soft tissues. It may require interpretation of information
acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. This would include the evaluation
and recording of the patient’s dental and medical history and a general
health assessment. It may typically include the evaluation and recording of dental
caries, missing or unerupted teeth, restorations, occlusal relationships, periodontal
conditions (including periodontal charting), hard and soft tissue anomalies, etc.