Who is a Prosthodontist, and What Do We Do?

A healthy and attractive smile is vital to many aspects of your life, including your health and hygiene, confidence, and self-esteem. When you visit our Schaumburg, Illinois office, Dr. Joon Han and the rest of the team here at Scharrington Dental want to work with you to ensure you walk away with the most beautiful and natural-looking smile possible. You may be a long-time patient or a first-time visitor and not understand who a medically licensed prosthodontist is or what we do.

Who is a Prosthodontist?

A prosthodontist is a type of dentist who specializes in esthetic restorations and tooth replacement for a return to proper form and function. Prosthodontists must complete four years of dental school followed by an additional three years of training in the specialized field of prosthodontics through either a university or hospital-based program, which must be accredited by the American Dental Association. Once a prosthodontist works at or runs their own practice, you can expect expertise in smile restoration utilizing state-of-the-art dental techniques, technologies, and products. Some of these include:

• Dental bridges
• Dental crowns
• Partial and complete dentures
• Veneers
• Dental Implants
• Other cosmetic dental treatments

In addition, when you visit your local prosthodontist, you can seek treatment and advice for some of the following medical conditions:

• Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
• Extensive or traumatic damage to the structures of the mouth
• Birth or congenital anomalies of the teeth
• Sleep disorders, including sleep apnea
• Reconstruction due to oral cancer and continued care

When you visit a prosthodontist, you can expect to receive personalized care of the highest quality that utilizes the latest in dental technologies and treatments to replace your teeth and restore your smile.

Schedule an Appointment Today

When you are looking for a local prosthodontist in your area due to their advanced education, training, and expertise in advanced restorative technologies, we hope you consider visiting Scharrington Dental. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Joon Han, please call (847) 242-2443. We look forward to helping you achieve the smile of your dreams.

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