Prosthodontists are the dentists who are specialized in treating and handling dental and facial problems including replacing and restoring damaged teeth. They are trained in handling a wide variety of treatments including-
They specialize in the treatment and management of dental and facial problems involving recovering a missing tooth and correcting jaw structures. A prosthodontist on the other hand are highly trained in cosmetic, dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, temporomandibular disorders (ATM / TMD), and more.
General dentists are trained to handle all routine dental care and minor dental procedures such as dental fillings. The biggest difference between a prosthetist and a general dentist is that a prosthodontist specializes in replacing teeth and restore your overall oral health and function throughout the mouth.
A general dentist who is trained to locate and restore implant can be suitable to provide professional dental implant procedures. Maxillofacial Prosthodontists can place special implants or provide placement reference for positioning teeth when the facial tissues are lost or implants are needed to retain prosthesis.