Celebrating Prosthodontics

April 24-30th, 2002, is National Prosthodontics Awareness Week. Dr. Evan Grodin and his team in Atlanta, Georgia, offer specialized dentistry care in the form of Prosthodontics and Periodontics. Because patient education is a critical facet of our service to you, we want to shed more light on the topic of prosthodontics and how it helps your overall oral health.

What is Prosthodontics?

The American College of Prosthodontists and the American Dental Association defines it as, “the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.”

Or, more simply put, prosthodontics is the dental specialty that uses advanced technology and techniques to restore missing or damaged teeth.

As a skilled and experienced prosthodontist, Dr. Grodin focuses on complex dental restorations, including dental implants and full-mouth reconstructions to provide Atlanta-area patients healthy, natural-looking and completely functional replacement teeth.

Why Should I See a Prosthodontist?

While many family dentists offer tooth restorations, not all of them have the advanced training and expertise of a prosthodontist. Dr. Grodin not only received a dental degree with honors, he also underwent additional study for certificates in prosthodontics and periodontics. This means that he and his team can handle more advanced problems with the supportive structures of your smile (periodontics) as well as state-of-the-art options in restoring cosmetically pleasing and fully functional replacement teeth (prosthodontics).

There are very few dental specialists across the United States with this unique dual specialty. In fact, out of over 200,000 dentists in the US, only 2% are prosthodontists. Armed with this extensive training and vast experience, Dr. Grodin can take care of complex periodontal and tooth restoration needs that are beyond the scope of a family dentist’s abilities. Why choose a “generalist” to address your complex dental needs in Atlanta when a trained and experienced specialist is available?

Here are just a few reasons to choose a Prosthodontist instead of a general dentist:

• Prosthodontists have an advanced understanding of your smile’s optimal look and function.
• Prosthodontists receive at least 3 years of additional training beyond dental school.
• Prosthodontists are specialists at replacing missing teeth.
• Prosthodontists use the most cutting-edge technology and tooth restoration options.
• Prosthodontists specialize in both the appearance and function of replacement teeth.

Contact Dr. Grodin’s office in Atlanta to learn more about the tooth restoration options available from a skilled and experienced prosthodontist.