Rebuilding patients’ smiles requires advanced training and dedicated experience. Knowing how the teeth and gums come together to work fluidly and look aesthetically pleasing takes years of hands-on and classroom instruction. This is why the American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes prosthodontics as a unique specialization – one that ensures the best of the best can provide custom dentures and dental implants to patients battling tooth loss. Keep reading to learn more about this profession and why you might need to see a prosthodontist instead of your dentist for certain procedures.
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