Prosthodontists
are dental specialists certified in tooth restorations such as implants,
bridges, crowns, dentures and veneers to give you the best smile possible, more
important they provide the right smile. They are ADA accredited specialists in
esthetic and cosmetic dentistry. After
graduating from dental school with a D.D.S. or equivalent degree,
prosthodontists receive three additional years of rigorous specialty training
in a university or
hospital ADA accredited graduate education program.
If
you are seeking cosmetic, implant or
reconstructive dental work, you should see a prosthodontist, because
prosthodontics is the only specialty recognized by the ADA that is involved
with esthetic and cosmetic dental restorations and implant restorations. None of the other specialties are taught both
the form and the function of restorative dentistry. Patients should understand that terms like ‘Cosmetic
Dentist’, ‘Implantologist’ or ‘Implant Specialist’, are not designated specialties
recognized by the American Dental Association.
While these terms may be very descriptive, they are also terms that
attempt to get around ADA designated specialties.
Prosthodontists
are experts in the dynamics and esthetics of a smile, the preservation of a
healthy mouth and the science of tooth replacement. With the passage of time
prosthodontic dentists are gaining popular recognition with respect to their
qualifications to offer state-of-the-art procedures and techniques as patients
become more familiar with the advances in modern dentistry. Of the 170 thousand dentists in the country less
than two (2%) percent are trained
prosthodontists. So,
when your dentist refers you to a prosthodontist you should know you are in well trained
hands.
Many
of those referring specialists think of the prosthodontist as the
"conductor" of a dental treatment plan, the professional in the
process with the big picture in mind. They
usually lead a team of specialists to develop ideal solutions to your dental
needs because they are responsible for the final restoration. They provide the highest level of dental
care being expertly trained in many different clinical disciplines with the
anticipation that a working knowledge of various disciplines is necessary to
produce optimal results for the patient.
The combination of all these
various disciplines rest comfortably within the purview of a prosthodontist’s
training and expertise. A comprehensive
approach by a prosthodontist as the conductor is the best way to get your inner
confidence boosted, your personality improved and the right smile. 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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