It seems to be prevalent these
days that most dentists are touting themselves cosmetic dentists. But in
reality, there is no such specialty designated as cosmetic dentistry. If there was a cosmetic specialty it would
probably come under the ADA sanctioned prosthodontic degree. With the passage of time prosthodontic
dentists are gaining popular recognition as patients become more familiar with
the advances in modern dentistry. Of the
170 thousand dentists in the country only about two (2%) percent are trained
prosthodontists. They are expert
dentists with a post graduate ADA recognized degree centered around a complete
knowledge of dentistry, where function as well as beautification of teeth are
combined in the final result.
There are a lot of people in this world who just
weren’t born with beautiful smiles or for other circumstances ended up with
damaged teeth. Some inherited stains
from medicines their parents took prior to child birth, while others developed discolorations
through the years that make their appearance unattractive whenever they open to
either talk or smile. These people can be helped by prosthodontic dentists who specialize in the
cosmetic restorations that provide methods, procedures and plans which
ultimately improve their personality as much as improves their mouth.
The first advantage of a prosthodontist is time
related. As a result of their extensive
post graduate training and experience with difficult cases, modern techniques
take much less time in the beautification of the teeth as compared to older
ordinary dentistry. Techniques and procedures
as common as in-house whitening which takes only couple of hours as opposed to otherwise
days of the repeated home bleaching have become fairly common place and routine
in the restoration of a smile.
Another major change related to teeth is
implants. In the past there had been an extensive
time period involved in replacing missing teeth. Now, while still a complex procedure there
are alternatives that with significant preparation allow for teeth to be implanted in a day and utilized by the
patient shortly thereafter. The
prosthodontist is generally considered the quarterback of most implant
procedures.
Finally, technology often comes into play with
veneers which are made up of a special material and again while technique
sensitive are very easy to incorporate into quick, favorable and long lasting
natural results. The combination of all
of these techniques rest comfortably within the purview of a prosthodontist’s
training and expertise. A comprehensive
approach by a prosthodontist is the best way to get your inner confidence
boosted and your personality improved. If you have any questions or concerns please
feel free to contact us.
Dr. Scheinfeld received her prosthodontics
degree from Emory University School of Dentistry in 1988.
Novy
Scheinfeld, DDS, PC
290 Carpenter Drive, 200A
Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328
404-256-3620
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