Northampton, MA – Have you heard the term prosthodontist, but weren’t sure what it meant or if you should be seeing one? A Northampton MA prosthodontistexplains the discipline and why you should consider seeking the expertise of one.
“A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in the replacement of missing teeth and the restoration of natural teeth,” says Dr. Vincent J. Mariano, who specializes in crowns, implants, dentures and restoration dental care. “After we graduate from dental school, we spend additional years training in the specialty of prosthodontics – typically for three or more years. This training is needed to ensure we can give our patients the most beautiful and properly functioning smiles possible.”
Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. Prosthodontists regularly work as a team with general dentists and other health professionals to create solutions for their patient’s dental needs. The prosthodontist’s care may include dentures, fixed bridges, crowns, implants, veneers and even treating facial deformities.
Prosthodontists offer many solutions for patients who have lost their natural teeth, whether due to an accident or simple aging. Full or partial dentures, crowns and bridges are options that can help patients smile confidently again. Another more permanent solution is dental implants, which prosthodontists have pioneered over the last decade to be better than ever before.
“Whether you come to my office needing one tooth or many repaired or even a full mouth restoration, I’ll work with you to create the perfect treatment plan that will give you back your ideal smile,” says Dr. Mariano. “But that’s not all. I’m also trained to manage more complex restorations, such as those a patient might need after experiencing a traumatic injury.”
Not only does a healthy smile function better, it can also have an impact on a patient’s self-esteem. Because of their advanced training, prosthodontists can repair broken, discolored or misshapen teeth. Prosthodontists have committed years to learning these procedures, meaning they have the experience and knowledge to provide the best quality care possible. Their rigorous training provides them with a special understanding of the dynamics of a person’s smile, along with how to properly preserve a healthy mouth and replace lost teeth.
Before making the decision to restore your smile to its best, be sure you are visiting the best. Consider seeing a prosthodontist. Their specialty training provides both knowledge and skills enabling them to treat even the most complex dental conditions.
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