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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