Prosthodontic Treatments
Prosthodontists provide dental services ranging from complex dental surgeries to aesthetic cosmetic dentistry.
Veneers
BC Society of Prosthodontists: Veneers
BC Society of Prosthodontists: Veneers
Veneers
Veneers are porcelain facings that are bonded to the front of teeth in order to repair damaged or severely stained teeth, and to correct minor spacing or malposition of teeth.
Prosthodontists have advanced training in the techniques and materials involved in this complex dental procedure.
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns and Bridges
Crowns are used to repair damaged teeth. They are made of ceramic or a combination of metal and ceramic, and are cemented on to the tooth.
A bridge is used to replace a missing tooth or teeth.
Prosthodontists have extensive knowledge of the materials and techniques required to make these treatments successful.
Dental Implants
Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium screws that are installed into the jawbone and function to replace missing teeth.
They can be used to support crowns, bridges and dentures.
Implant dentistry is not your everyday dentistry. Although it is becoming very common, implant dentistry is an advanced, technique sensitive procedure. Prosthodontists have advanced training the history, planning, placement and restoration of dental implants.
Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium screws that are installed into the jawbone and function to replace missing teeth.
They can be used to support crowns, bridges and dentures.
Prosthodontists have advanced training in the biology, planning, placement and restoration of dental implants.
Dentures
Dentures
Dentures are removable prosthetics that can be used to replace missing teeth.
Removable dentures can be supported by teeth or dental implants.
Prosthodontists have advanced training in the design and placement of removable dentures.