Prosthodontists are dentists who specialize in the restoration and replacement of teeth. (“Prostho” comes from the Greek word, replacement, and “dont” comes from the Greek word, tooth).
Prosthodontics is one of the dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is earned by dentists who have completed three additional years of advanced post-graduate training and education in an accredited program.
Prosthodontists:
- Are experienced in dealing with the most complex dental restorative problems.
- Provide a high level of care to patients with missing teeth or significant damage to their existing teeth.
- Restore function and aesthetics caused by congenital defects as well as problems arising from trauma and neglect.
- Are highly trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures restoring optimal function and aesthetics, including:
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Complete and Partial dentures
- Dental implants
- TMD- joint pain treatment.
- Treatment of traumatic injuries to the mouth and teeth
- Snoring or sleep disorder appliances
- Oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care
- Deliver end-to-end care from an accurate diagnosis and review of all treatment options to ongoing dental care.
- Coordinate with specialty colleagues to coordinate individualized treatment in completion of your comprehensive care.
- Are the only dental specialty dedicated to restoring form, function, and aesthetics of the stomatognathic system.
- Restore optimal oral function while giving you the most natural and beautiful smile.
For more information about this dental specialty or to make an appointment with Dr. Loukaitis, call our office at (202) 965-0333. To view before and after photos of patients who have benefitted from prosthodontics, visit American College of Prosthodontics.
