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Most of us are familiar with dental specialists such as orthodontists and periodontists, but there's another specialist that might not be so familiar - the prosthodontist. Prosthodontists are dentists who specialize in the repair and replacement of teeth. In addition to dental school, prosthodontists participate in another 2-3 years of specialized training. Prosthodontists want to make you look and feel your best. They do this by replacing broken or worn teeth or even the jaw bone with natural-looking substitutes (or prosthetics.) Missing teeth or a misshapen jaw can have a direct impact on a person's self-esteem. Prosthodontists understand this and work with the patient to restore the natural NetWellness Article (More)


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  • Biology of the Mouth (Merck Manual)
  • Cosmetic Dentistry: Overviews MedlinePlus
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  • Dental Health MedlinePlus
  • Dentures: Coping MedlinePlus
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