Prosthodontics 1356602 217314934 2008-06-05T14:29:08Z 121.241.67.226 /* India ( Bharath ) */ {{Globalize/USA}} '''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]] {{Prosthodontology}} {{Dentistry}} [[Category:Dentistry]] [[Category:Restorative dentistry]] [[Category:Medical terms]] [[Category:Prosthetics]] {{dentistry-stub}} [[de:zahnersatz]] [[fr:Prothèse dentaire]] [[es:Prótesis dental]] [[it:Protesi dentaria]] [[ja:ケネディーの分類]] [[pt:Protética dentária]] [[sr:Стоматолошка протетика]]