Ala Moana Dental Group

Practice Opened on Alternate Fri. or Sat. Please Call Ahead. Committed to the esthetic restoration of teeth including bridges, crowns/caps, dental implants, dentures, partial dentures, teeth whitening and veneers. Prosthodontics is one of the 9 specialties recognized by the American Dental Association, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. A Prosthodontist is a dentist who specialized in prosthodontics, the specialty of implant, esthetic and reconstructive dentistry. Prosthodontists specialize in the restoration of oral function by creating prostheses and restorations (i.e. complete dentures crowns, implant retained/supported restorations). Cosmetic dentistry, implants and joint problems all fall under the field of prosthodontics. The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) ensures standards are maintained in the field. Becoming a Prosthodontistrequires an additional 3 years of specialty training after obtaining a dental degree. Training consists of rigorous preparation in head and neck anatomy, materials science, esthetics, and occlusion (bite). Due to this extensive training Prosthodontists are frequently called upon to treat complex cosmetic cases, full mouth reconstructions, TMJ related disorders, congenial disorders, and sleep apnea by planning and fabricating various prostheses. Maxillofacial prosthetics is a sub-specialty of prosthodontics. Maxillofacial Prosthodontists treat patients who have acquired and congenital defects of the head and neck (maxillofacial) region due to surgery, trauma, and/or birth defect. It requires an additional year of training after completing an approved prosthodontic training program. Artificial eyes (see Ocular prosthetic), ears, and maxillary obturators are commonly planned and fabricated by Maxillofacial Prosthodontists.Other less commonly employed prostheses include mouth device used by amputees to aid in daily activities, tracheotomy obturators, and craniofacial prostheses