Why a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontist - Specializes in the Esthetic Restoration and
Replacement of Teeth
A prosthodontist is a dentist who:
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Specializes in the esthetic restoration and replacement of teeth,
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Receives two or three years of additional training after dental school, and
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Restores optimum appearance and function to your smile.
Additional training for prosthodontists is earned through a hospital- or university-based program accredited by the American Dental Association. The training includes reviews of the literature, lectures, treatment of patients and laboratory experience in fabricating restorations.
A prosthodontist is the skilled architect who can restore optimum function and appearance to your smile.
Prosthodontics is one of the nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association. Graduate programs in prosthodontics include classroom lectures and seminars, laboratory and clinical training in esthetics/cosmetics, crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, complete and removable partial dentures, dental implants, TMD-jaw joint problems, traumatic injuries to the mouth’s structures, congenital or birth anomalies to teeth, snoring, sleep disorders, and oral cancer reconstruction and continuing care. Prosthodontists are masters of complete oral rehabilitation.
A prosthodontist is dedicated to the highest standards of care in the restoration and replacement of teeth.
***Information from The American College of Prosthodontists
(Beverly Hills, California)
Hello Dr. Chang!!!
Hope all is well with you and the team in Dallas.
First off let me start by saying thank you so much for taking such amazing care of me when I fractured my tooth.
It was traumatizing for me! You, Stephanie and Melie took the time to calm me down and make sure that I understood my options.
Between yourself and Felix making sure my tooth came out natural, I feel like smiling again. (for real)
Thank you for the Dora blanket, the hugs and hand holding ;-))) ( it made a big difference ) Dear Dr. Chang, Dr. Duraini and Staff,
Thank you so much for your excellent work and service on my implants. Since my last visit in Dallas, the implants are fitting comfortably and I can actually chew the foods without any problems! I truly appreciate the time you’ve put into improving my quality of life! I’m soooo happy that I can finally enjoy all kinds of foods again. Thank you again! It was worth coming from out of state to see your office!!
M. Trinh -- Southwest Airline Employee
(Denver, Colorado)
(Hollywood, California)
“Dr Andy was great, he was really reassuring. It was like growing up in Ohio again. It was a small-town kind of feeling.
Everyone in his office is so personable. They were very warm and very open.”
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