As their title suggests, prosthodontists are responsible for providing oral prostheses that replace damaged, decayed, or missing teeth. Oral prostheses are false teeth appliances and include crowns, bridges, dentures, tooth implants, and veneers. These teeth replacements are often both cosmetic and functional as they can greatly improve the ability to chew, bite, and speak effectively and safely. You may have heard the term “smile makeover” which involves a complete overhaul and visual appearance of someone’s smile. Prosthodontists are often responsible for carrying this out for both cosmetic reasons and for cases of traumatic reconstruction. Prosthodontists work closely with dental labs that create oral appliances and false teeth to ensure the customization and quality of the prostheses they work with are a perfect fit for each patient.
In BC, Prosthodontists are entitled to designate themselves as a “Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics.”
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