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Prosthodontics | Prosthodontic Diagnosis and Treatment
Prosthodontic specialist services provided by a registered prosthodontist. Early consultation with a prosthodontist is recommended for accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning when any of the following conditions are present:
Conditions:
Diagnosis:
Causes of occlusal trauma and occlusion interference
Cracked tooth causing sharp pain on occlusion or upon cold/hot stimulation
Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) – pain in the joint area or masticatory muscles, clicking or popping sounds on mouth opening, limited mouth opening, or jaw deviation
Disc displacement of the temporomandibular joint
Masticatory(Temporomandibular) muscle disorder
Temporomandibular joint trauma following impact to the chin or oral region
Excessive tooth wear, enamel thinning, and dentin exposure, pulpal hypersensitivityor pulpitis due to teeth grinding (bruxism or clenching), tooth mobility or pathologic tooth migration
Dental caries resulting in significant loss of tooth structure and compromised structural integrity
Partial or complete edentulism (single tooth, multiple teeth, or fully edentulous arches) leading to impaired masticatory function, phonetics, and facial aesthetics
Ill-fitting removable prostheses causing soreness, instability, or reduced masticatory efficiency