Prosthodontists

Diagnose, treat, rehabilitate, design, and fit prostheses that maintain oral function, health, and appearance for patients with clinical conditions associated with teeth, oral and maxillofacial tissues, or the jaw.

• Examine patients to diagnose oral health conditions and diseases.
• Fit prostheses to patients, making any necessary adjustments and modifications.
• Replace missing teeth and associated oral structures with permanent fixtures, such as implant-supported prostheses, crowns and bridges, or removable fixtures, such as dentures.
• Measure and take impressions of patients' jaws and teeth to determine the shape and size of dental prostheses, using face bows, dental articulators, recording devices, and other materials.
• Collaborate with general dentists, specialists, and other health professionals to develop solutions to dental and oral health concerns.
• Design and fabricate dental prostheses, or supervise dental technicians and laboratory bench workers who construct the devices.