What is a Prosthodontist?

When dental care becomes more complex, the details matter. 

Prosthodontics is the dental specialty focused on restoring and replacing teeth. It combines advanced training, precision, and an artistic approach to create smiles that look natural and feel comfortable.

A prosthodontist completes several additional years of specialized training to treat more complex dental concerns, including worn or broken teeth, missing teeth, and bite issues such as teeth that don’t come together properly or feel uncomfortable when you chew.

This level of expertise is especially important in cases requiring full mouth rehabilitation, where most/all teeth, the bite, and overall function need to be carefully restored together.

What sets prosthodontic care apart is not just the treatment itself, but the thought and planning behind it. Every case is approached comprehensively, with careful consideration of how the teeth, bite, muscles, and joints work together. This allows restorations to be designed for long-term stability, comfort, and aesthetics, rather than addressing individual concerns in isolation.

Modern prosthodontics also incorporates advanced digital technology, including 3D imaging, precision-guided workflows, and custom-designed restorations, allowing for a high level of accuracy and personalization. At our Midtown Manhattan practice, this process is further enhanced by our in-house laboratory, where our doctors and technicians work closely together to refine every detail.

From subtle cosmetic improvements to more comprehensive care, prosthodontic care is centered on restoring not just your teeth, but your comfort, confidence, and quality of life.