Prosthodontics is one of only nine dental specialities recognized by 
   the American Dental Association.
   
  A prosthodontist is a dentist who has also completed two to three
   years of advanced training in an ADA-accredited education program.
   The successful completion of both dental and prosthodontic board 
   examinations is necessary to practice prosthodontics.
	
  A prosthodontist has extensive training in advanced tecniques for
   the treatment of:
  
  * Crowns and Fixed Bridges
  * Removable partial and complete dentures
  * Cosmetic Dentistry
  * Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMJ or TMD).
  * Dental Implants
  * Facial replacement prosthetics (maxillofacial prosthetics).
  * Total Mouth Rehabilitation
     a) Occlusion (bite)
     b) Trauma
     c) Cancer
	 
  Prosthodontists often direct treatment plans with other dental 
   specialities for total patient care.