Dental Research: Prosthodontics

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This area of dentistry deals with replacing missing teeth with bridges or dentures.

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What is a Prosthodontist?

A specialist that deals with placing implants, dentures, or bridges into a patient’s mouth. These specialists go to dental school for an extra three years after a normal dentist.¹

Types of procedures performed:

•    Placing crowns caps and bridges.
•    Providing veneers, removable dentures and permanent implants
•    Restoring old or decayed implants

Things to avoid with braces:²

•    The materials used
•    Procedure is done by a dentist or actual prosthodontist
•    Number of visits required
•    Involvedness of the procedure
•    Lab fees
•    The equipment used in the procedures

Ball park ranges can only be given because of the wide variety of factors. Depending on the dental procedure the price can start at $100 to $3,000. Learn More...

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References:

• ¹ American College of Prosthodontists;
• ² Overview of Prosthodontics Prices; - Everyday health.