Are you considering dentures to restore your smile? Do you need a tooth replacement option to restore one or more missing teeth? Are you concerned about bone loss due to periodontal disease? Are you living with jaw joint (TMJ) pain that's becoming debilitating? Do you have damaged or compromised teeth that need repair?
Any of these concerns might be reasons to consider working with a prosthodontist. Here's what you should know.
What Is a Prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist specializes in restoring damaged, missing, or otherwise compromised teeth with prosthetics like dental implants, crowns, dentures, and other options. At Uptown Comprehensive Dentistry and Prosthodontics, Dr. John Chen is our prosthodontist.
After completing his DDS degree from the University of Southern California (USC) School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, Dr. Chen spent an extra three years studying, planning, and treating aesthetic, implant, and full-mouth reconstruction cases in the Advanced Prosthodontics program at USC, completing his specialized training in prosthodontics in 2012.
This extensive additional training makes him our in-house expert in restoring smiles plagued with restorative concerns like:
- Broken or damaged teeth
- Missing teeth
- Cosmetic smile enhancements
- Complex dental cases
- Full mouth reconstruction
- TMJ pain or dysfunction
How Can You Work with Dr. Chen?
If you feel that you or a loved one would benefit from the services of a prosthodontist in Aurora, CO, the first step is to book an evaluation with Dr. Chen.
Since every patient's needs and situation differ, Dr. Chen spends a lot of time getting to know you to understand your desires and goals for your smile. He'll also use tools like photos, x-rays, and 3-D imagining to better understand your unique needs. Gathering all this information allows him to create a personalized treatment plan that will help you achieve your best smile.
To get started, give our Aurora dental office a call at (303) 627-5755 to book an evaluation with Dr. Chen.