Prosthodontics
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'''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]], [[Crown (dentistry)|crowns]], implant retained/supported restorations). Cosmetic dentistry, implants and joint problems all fall under the field of prosthodontics.
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) [http://www.prosthodontics.org/] ensures standards are maintained in the field. Becoming a prosthodontist requires an additional 3 years of specialty training after obtaining a [[dentistry|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 disorder]]s, 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 (see [[Ocular prosthetic]], ears, and [[Palatal obturator|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]].
== India (Bharat) ==
India has several dental colleges which teach dentistry as graduate ( under graduate ) and post graduate ( graduate ) programmes ( courses ). The Prosthodontics is offered as specialisation in post graduate programme called [[Master of Dental Surgery]] ( M.D.S ). The basic qualification required for entry to M.D.S is [[Bachelor of Dental Surgery]] ( B.D.S ).
==External links==
*[http://www.prosthodontics.org American College of Prosthodontists]
* [http://www.ada.org.au/about/affiliates/aanzp.aspx The Academy of Australian and New Zealand Prosthodontists]
* [http://www.prosthodontics.org/patients/faqs.asp About prosthodontics]
* [http://maxillofacialprosth.org/maxillo/maxillofacial/ American Academy of Maxillofacial Prosthetics]
* [http://www.ada.org American Dental Association]
* [http://www.icp-org.com/ International College of Prosthodontists]
* [http://www.jprosthodont.com Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society]
* [http://www.bsspd.org British Society for the Study of Prosthetic Dentistry]
* [http://www.dciindia.org Dental Council of India ]
== See also ==
*[[Fixed prosthodontics]]
*[[Dental restoration]]
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