Prosthodontics · Lewes, DE
Prosthodontics, charting a full restoration.
Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry focused on restoring and replacing teeth to their proper form and function. It’s how we plan and rebuild smiles, from one tooth to a whole mouth.
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Prosthodontic care can treat
Complex conditions that go beyond a single tooth.
- TMJ / TMD
- Traumatic injuries to the mouth
- Congenital or birth anomalies of teeth
- Snoring and sleep disorders
- Oral cancer reconstruction and care
Worried about discomfort? Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever.
Prosthodontic treatment options
Every tool for rebuilding a smile.
As a comprehensive practice, we can combine these treatments into one plan, so your restoration is coordinated from start to finish.
Crowns
A cap that covers a broken, worn or decayed tooth above the gum line and becomes its new outer surface.
Bridges
Artificial teeth bonded to the teeth on either side of a gap, helping maintain your bite and facial shape.
Dental implants
A titanium implant replaces the missing root, topped with a tooth-colored crown no one will suspect.
Dentures
Natural-looking, removable full or partial dentures, custom-made to fit comfortably.
Occlusal disease treatment
Correcting a misaligned bite before it wears down teeth, damages gums and bone or strains your jaw.
Veneers and fillings
Thin porcelain shells for the front of teeth, and fillings to repair wear, decay, cracks or fractures.
Why it matters
A beautiful smile is about more than looks.
Your smile affects your health, hygiene, confidence and self-esteem. Prosthodontic care aims for the most attractive, natural-looking result that also works the way it should.
- Chew comfortably again
- Speak clearly and confidently
- Protect remaining teeth from wear
- Restore support for your face
- Relieve bite and jaw pain
- Plan long-lasting results
How we plan your care
A plan for the whole mouth, not just one tooth.
Complex cases need a clear roadmap. Ours starts with understanding how everything fits together.
Comprehensive evaluation
We examine your teeth, gums, bite and jaw joints, and take the X-rays and scans we need.
Your treatment plan
We map out which treatments you need, in what order, and what your finished smile will look like.
Restoring step by step
We carry out your plan, often combining implants, crowns, bridges or dentures, at a pace that suits you.
Continuing care
Regular checkups and cleanings protect your restorations and your long-term oral health.
Related care
Prosthodontic treatments we offer.
Dental implants
Replace missing teeth from the root up.
All-on-4 dental implants
A full arch of fixed teeth on four implants.
Dental crowns
Strengthen and protect damaged teeth.
Occlusal guards
Protect teeth and restorations from grinding.
TMJ / TMD treatment
Relief for jaw pain, clicking and headaches.
Common questions
Prosthodontics FAQ
Have another question about prosthodontic care? Call us and we’ll be glad to help.
- What is prosthodontics?
- Prosthodontics, or prosthetic dentistry, is the area of dentistry that focuses on the aesthetic restoration and replacement of teeth to their proper form and function.
- What conditions does prosthodontic care treat?
- It focuses on complete oral rehabilitation, including TMJ/TMD, traumatic injuries to the mouth, congenital anomalies of the teeth, snoring and sleep disorders, and oral cancer reconstruction.
- What treatments are included?
- Crowns, bridges, dental implants, dentures, fillings, veneers and treatment for occlusal disease. We often combine several into one plan.
- What is occlusal disease?
- It’s caused by a misalignment between your upper and lower teeth. Left untreated, it can damage your teeth, supporting bone and gums, jaw joints and chewing muscles.
- Is prosthodontic treatment uncomfortable?
- Most patients feel no discomfort whatsoever, and after treatment you’ll have little or no memory of your visit.
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Ready to plan your restoration?
Call our team at Carpenter’s Crossing in Lewes to schedule a comprehensive prosthodontic evaluation.
Visit us
We look forward to meeting you.
Always accepting new patients from Lewes and the surrounding communities. We’ll work with you to schedule appointments that fit your life.
Dental emergency?
Don’t wait for it to get better on its own. Call us right away and we’ll fit you in.
- Address
- 34359 Carpenter’s Way
Lewes, DE 19958 - Office hours
Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5:30pm Friday 7:00am – 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday Closed