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Prosthodontist
This is a specialist who deals with simple to complicated
full-mouth restorations or full-mouth rehabilitation; and
may perform the following procedures:
- Crowns
- Fixed bridges
- Partial dentures
- Full dentures
- Overdentures
- Implant reconstruction
- Full mouth reconstruction/occlusal rehabilitation
- Cosmetic dentistry
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Treatment of temporomandibular/orofacial pain disorders-the patient may
have pain associated with headache, neck, shoulder, head, jaw, or other
closely related area and/or limited movements in any of these areas.
Some prosthodontists have further training in maxillofacial prosthodontics
and treat patients who need prosthetic appliances, devices, or reconstruction
or replacement of facial deformities.
Other dental specialists who may be called upon to assist in the evaluation
of a patient are:
- Oral Medicine
- Oral Pathologist
- Dental Anesthetist
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