Protocol of Prosthodontics
Prosthodontics target is to restore function and esthetics in fully or partially edentulous patients by replacing missing teeth and soft and hard tissues. The prosthodontic treatment is divided in 4 different stages: diagnosis, treatment planning, execution of the plan, follow up.
In all cases our patient remains painless due to local anesthesia.
After their appointment with the Prosthodontist each patient is provided with temporary crowns or bridge work on their mouth, so no one is appeared with missing teeth.
Diagnosis
Radiographic examination
Panorax, periapical x-rays and possibly CT scans
Clinical examination
Preliminary casts articulation
Treatment planning
Wax up
Referral to all other specialties to address pre-prosthetic issues
Treatment plan proposal, discussion, modification and acceptance
Treatment (Execution)
Treatment provided by all other dental specialists
Provisional restorations
Fixed
Removable
Implant
Combination of the above
Final restorations after adequate time
Fixed
Removable
Implant
Combination
Follow up every 6 mo to 1 year