If you are missing one, multiple, or all of your teeth due to a congenital disability, an accident, or oral health problems, a prosthodontist can restore your beautiful smile and biting and chewing abilities. Prosthodontists focus on designing, fabricating, and placing artificial replacements for damaged or missing teeth and other places in your mouth. Examples of prosthodontic services include:

  • Dental crowns— tooth-shaped caps that cover a decaying or damaged tooth. Once fixed, a dental crown covers the whole enamel part that sits above the gum line. Crowns restore the affected teeth to their original shape, size, and condition and prevent further damage.
  • Dental bridges— prosthetics placed to fill spaces or gaps in teeth. They comprise a pontic (false tooth) and two crowns. The prosthodontic bonds the dental crowns to healthy teeth on either side of the gap in the teeth, preventing tooth day and bone loss.
  • Dentures—if you lack adequate jawbone to support implants but have all or most of your teeth missing, dentures are an ideal option. Dentures are dental prosthetics comprising artificial gum tissue and a complete set of teeth. You apply an adhesive at the bottom of every denture to secure it in place.
  • Dental implants— metal frames or posts surgically inserted into the jawbone underneath the gums. Once placed, the prosthodontist mounts replacement teeth on them. Implants restore an individual's ability to chew and their appearance.
  • Dental or teeth bonding— dental bonding is the procedure whereby tooth-colored resin material is applied to teeth and then hardened using a special light that bonds the resin to the tooth. Dental bonding is performed to repair decayed, cracked, chipped, or gapped teeth, restoring or improving a patient's smile.

Other prosthodontic services are bone grafts, full mouth reconstruction, Inlays and Onlays, pre-prosthetic surgery, TMJ disorder treatment, and treatment of facial injuries.

At Washington Dental, we boast expert prosthodontists who safely address complex dental problems. Call us to schedule an appointment for your prosthodontic needs. Our prosthodontists have also undergone training for various cosmetic procedures, such as crowns and veneers.