What is Prosthodontics?
Prosthodontics is a dental specialty recognised by the General Dental Council and the American Dental Association. Graduate programs in prosthodontics include classroom lectures and seminars, laboratory and clinical training in aesthetics/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.
Who is a Prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is a dentist who specialises in the aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontists receive three years of additional training after dental school, and restore optimum appearance and function to your smile. Additional training for prosthodontists is earned through an accredited hospital- or university-based program. 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. A prosthodontist is dedicated to the highest standards of care in the restoration and replacement of teeth.
Professor Lambis Petridis, Our Specialist Prosthodontist
Professor Lambis Petridis is our highly experienced dentist, consultant and specialist Prosthodontist with 30+ years experience treating patients using evidence-based dental care. Dr. Petridis serves patients requiring simple or extensive prosthetic rehabilitation of missing, broken or worn teeth with either tooth or implant supported bridges, as well as aesthetic smile make-overs with bleaching and veneers. He also attends the needs of General dentistry for his patients.
Prosthodontics is suitable for patients requiring dental restoration, for specialist service start the conversation with Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre.
How Can A Prosthodontist Help?
The aim of all prosthodontics dental treatments that we perform at the Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre is to restore oral health, comfort, function and aesthetics. A dedicated prosthodontist will work with you to deliver a diagnosis and a thorough treatment and rehabilitation plan that not only helps your mouth function better, but makes it look better too.
Our Prosthodontics & Restorative Treatments:
To achieve a high standard of oral performance we may recommend a combination of root canal (endodontic) treatments, gum disease (periodontal) therapy and prosthodontic restorations. The final restorations may range from simple or complex fillings to crowns and bridges or removable dentures supported by either teeth or dental implants performed at our Harley Street dentists.
The restorative treatments we offer at the Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre include:
See Our Treatments
Bleaching, Gum Sculpting & Ceramic Veneers
Correction of discolouration and tooth form with bleaching, gum sculpting and ceramic veneers. A 21 year-old patient presented with a severely discoloured baby tooth. The treatment consisted of bleaching, gum sculpting and a ceramic veneer.
By Lambis Petridis
Bridges & Removable Dentures
Correction of aesthetics and replacement of compromised dentition with a combination of bridges and removable dentures. A 74 year-old patient presented with a broken down dentition that impaired his everyday living and aesthetics. Function and smile were restored with a combination of removable dentures and fixed bridges.
By Lambis Petridis
Correction Of Discolouration
Correction of discolouration and tooth form with bleaching and metal-free, all-ceramic crown. A 28 year-old patient presented with a severely discoloured tooth. The treatment consisted of bleaching and the provision of a new metal-free all-ceramic crown.
By Lambis Petridis
Veneers
A 33 year-old patient presented with old discoloured and defective plastic composite fillings on her front teeth. The smile was restored with 2 ceramic veneers.
By Lambis Petridis
Broken Tooth Repair
Broken teeth due to an accident were built back up again with ceramic veneers.
By Lambis Petridis
Aesthetic Correction
The correction of smile aesthetics and the replacement of compromised dentition using a combination of bridges and removable dentures.
By Lambis Petridis
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatment is right for me?
With such a variety of treatment types, we understand it can be difficult to know which one is best suited to you.
Luckily, we have a group of experts on hand to help you decide.
When you book a consultation with us, we’ll ask you questions about what you’d like to achieve with prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatments. We’ll then run you through the options we have available and which will suit you best – which is different for every patient and can often include a combination of treatment types to produce the desired result.
Our most common treatment is our bespoke smile makeovers. This is the process of correcting structural problems in the jaw and teeth to improve the overall look of your smile and increase confidence.
Are prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatments expensive?
The cost of any dental treatment depends on the chosen outcome of the patient.
With prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatments, there are a few options to choose from, which are often combined to create the desired look.
This means you could have a root canal, treatment to lift staining and removable dentures – it simply depends on your preferences and existing teeth.
You can have a look at our treatment fees, or send us an email to get a rough estimate on a price. However, we do encourage you to book a consultation for a full treatment plan and diagnostic, so we can recommend a solution and give you a set price.
What is the process of getting prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatments?
Like with any dental treatment, you will have an initial consultation with our dental team. This is a time when you can ask any questions, learn about the available treatments and organise a plan to create your dream smile.
We often recommend a combination of endodontic, periodontal and prosthodontic treatments – but this is dependent on the patient and their requirements. For some, the procedure could be more complex with a longer healing time, while for others this could be a lot shorter.
After the procedure, you will be given aftercare instructions to maintain the look of your new smile.
To learn more about prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatments, contact us today – we’re more than happy to answer any of your questions and book you in for a consultation.
Where should I go for prosthodontic and restorative dentistry treatments?
The Harley Street Oral Reconstruction Centre, of course!
We offer a long list of services carried out by our experienced professionals, who always go above and beyond to provide each patient with quality care.
Our unrivalled reputation means we regularly welcome back patients for general dentistry, complex treatments and everything in between.
Patients are the heart of what we do, which is why with prosthodontic and restorative dentistry and all of our other treatments we take consultations and aftercare seriously. We want to make sure everyone who visits us feels comfortable and understands the course of the treatment, as well as being sent home with the right knowledge and tools to maintain their new smiles.
If you’d like to find out more about our dental practice, give us a call on +44(0)20 7486 4442 to chat with us directly.
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