Prosthodontists are Specialists in Implant Dentistry
A Prosthodontist is committed to the esthetic restoration of teeth including bridges, crowns/caps, dental implants, dentures, partial dentures, teeth whitening and veneers. The vast majority of dentists are general dentists without ADA recognized advanced specialty training. Less than 100 dentists per year are chosen and accepted into Prosthodontic programs across the nation. The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) ensures standards are maintained in this specialized field. Becoming a Prosthodontist requires an additional 3 years of specialty training after completing a general dentist degree. Training consists of rigorous preparation in head and neck anatomy, materials science, esthetics, function and occlusion (bite). Prosthodontists are considered the architect of the mouth. They direct surgeons as to the location of dental implants, and then finish with cosmetic dentistry for the final result. Trust a specialist!