Vero Beach Prosthodontists: Dentists Specializing in Prosthodontic (Implant) Dentistry in Indian River County
Della Porta & Della Porta DMD
Dental Implant Center Vero
Implant Dentistry
Pieczynski Denise M DDS
Price Jr, Robert W DDS
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 specializes 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
prosthodontist requires 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, congenital 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, ears, and maxillary obturators are commonly
planned and fabricated by maxillofacial prosthodontists. Other less commonly employed prostheses include
mouth devices used by amputees to aid in daily activities, tracheostomy obturators, and craniofacial prosthesis.
