Track 3: Prosthodontics
The dental specialty of prosthodontics involves the diagnosis, treatment planning, restoration and maintenance of conditions associated with lost or missing teeth, as well as the supporting gum, bone and sometimes facial parts Prosthodontists do anything from a single customized front crown with an optimal cosmetic result, to porcelain veneers , all ceramic crowns , all ceramic bridges , implant supported crowns, implant-supported bridges, implant supported dentures (fixed or removable) as well as post-cancer and post-trauma reconstructions. In addition, prosthodontists also treat and manage pain and discomfort relating to endodontics/root canal problems, 'bite' or occlusal problems and Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders. Wherever necessary a prosthodontist will work together with a dentist and other dental specialists ( Orthodontists , Periodontists , Maxillo-Facial and Oral Surgeons ) to provide patients with the optimal cosmetic...