Medigy: Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. Prosthodontists are dental specialists who are trained to restore and replace missing or damaged teeth, jaws and other oral structures to improve function, appearance, and overall oral health.

The main procedures provided by Prosthodontics in healthcare include:

Dental Implants: Prosthodontists place and restore dental implants, which are small titanium posts that are inserted into the jawbone to support replacement teeth.

Crowns and Bridges: Prosthodontists can fabricate crowns, which are caps that fit over a damaged tooth, and bridges, which are used to replace missing teeth by using the surrounding teeth as anchors.

Dentures: Prosthodontists can fabricate complete and partial dentures, which are removable replacements for missing teeth and gums.

Maxillofacial Prosthetics: Prosthodontists also work with patients who have lost all or part of the face, jaw, or oral cavity due to injury, disease or birth defects, and fabricate custom-made prostheses to restore form and function.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders: Prosthodontists can also help patients with problems related to the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement, known as TMD.

Prosthodontics is an important area of healthcare that helps to improve the oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues. Prosthodontists work closely with other dental specialists to provide comprehensive care to patients, and their work is essential in restoring and maintaining oral health.