A prosthodontist is a dentist who’s finished dental school with three extra years of advanced education and training in a prosthodontic graduate program that’s accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Prosthodontists, such as Dr. Sangho Byun here at the Pasadena Oral Health Center, specialize in managing and treating dental as well as related facial issues involving the restoration of lost teeth and jaw structures. They are highly trained in various teeth replacement treatments including dental implants, bridges, and dentures, cosmetic dentistry procedures, and TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorders.
What Does Board-Certified Mean?
Prosthodontists are dentists who after finishing dental school opt to take the time-consuming and demanding process of acquiring the board certification handed out by the American Board of Prosthodontics. This extensive process entails passing a comprehensive examination and building a solid case presentation.
Once prosthodontists pass the entire process, they will receive their board certification, called the Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Board-certified prosthodontists are likewise required to renew their certification every eight years. This will ensure that they stay up-to-date with all the recent advancements in the dentistry field.
Why Go to a Board-Certified Prosthodontist?
Board-certified prosthodontists possess advanced training and education, expertise and efficiency with advanced dental technology. They have trained extensively in all the state-of-the-art dentistry procedures and techniques for treating complex dental problems and restoring the mouth’s maximum function and aesthetic. In a nutshell, their broad and rigorous experience and training give them a more in-depth understanding of the smile’s dynamics and oral health preservation. Generally speaking, you can go to a prosthodontist for the following treatments:
- Teeth Restoration: Losing teeth, whether due to natural aging, poor oral hygiene practices, or an injury could be devastating to your looks and self-esteem. It will also negatively impact your speech and chewing ability. A board-certified prosthodontist could restore your teeth using different techniques including dental implants, dentures, and bridges among others.
- Complex Care Management: From expertly crafting new smiles for people with cognitive facial defects like a cleft palate and lip to rehabilitation following an injury, a prosthodontist has all the skills required to treat all these.
- Cosmetic Dentistry: A full and healthy set of teeth has a dramatic effect on people’s self-confidence. Prosthodontists are highly capable of enhancing your looks by fixing misshapen, stained, or broken teeth.
If you need the services of a board-certified prosthodontist, don’t hesitate to arrange a consultation with Dr. Sangho Byun here at the Pasadena Oral Health Center by dialing (626) 796-3161.