What types of treatment are available from a Prosthodontist in Pasadena, CA?

Posted By: Pasadena Prosthodontics | Published On: Oct 1, 2018 | Prosthodontics

Having a beautiful smile is not just about aesthetics, your smile is also important to overall health, confidence, and hygiene. Prosthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that focuses on teeth that are either functionally or cosmetically deficient. Prosthodontists receive additional training beyond general dental school that leaves them uniquely qualified to diagnose and treat patients with a variety of issues such as tooth loss, maxillofacial problems, TMJ, traumatic injuries, and more. If you are looking for experts in the Pasadena, CA area to help you with complex restorative or cosmetic dental services, the team at Pasadena Prosthodontics & General Dentistry are here to help.

Prosthodontist treatment from Pasadena Prosthodontics & General Dentistry improves function of the teeth.

How does a Prosthodontist differ from a general dentist?

The term “Prostho” comes from Latin, meaning to add or replace. “Dentist” is derived from the Greek word for teeth. So, literally translated, a prosthodontist is an expert in replacing teeth (as well as gum tissue) in the mouth.

All prosthodontists receive the same training as general dentists but go on to complete several years of advanced training. The goal of prosthodontics, or prosthetic dentistry, is to focus on restoring form, function, and aesthetics to the smile.

Prosthodontists understand the various problems that can develop because of missing teeth and a deteriorating jaw structure. As such, prosthodontics involves many different types of treatments including:

Bridges – A dental bridge is used to replace missing teeth with natural looking artificial teeth, literally bridging the gap where natural teeth were one located.
Crowns – A dental crown can be used to improve the appearance of a tooth or strengthen a tooth that is worn, broken, or damaged by tooth decay. They are also part of a dental bridge.
Dental Implants – A dental implant is the only permanent solution for missing teeth. Implants replace the missing root and can be used for a single tooth or for an entire arch of teeth.
Malocclusion treatment – Treating misalignment of the upper and lower arches can improve oral health, strengthen jaw muscles, and eliminate symptoms of TMJ.

For more information about prosthodontics and the services we offer, please call Pasadena Prosthodontics today at 855.770.3737 .

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Baldwin Marchack, DDS, MBA

A graduate from USC School of Dentistry with a Doctor of Dental Surgery, Dr. Baldwin Marchack is renowned for his focus, keen passion for knowledge and passion for serving his community. His areas of special interest are restorative, esthetic and implant dentistry. Dr. Marchack updates himself regularly with new methods and techniques that evolve over time. Dr. Marchack is the Founding Member of the Academy for Excellence in Dentistry based in Los Angeles, CA. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, the International College of Dentists and the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He has held notable positions of authority as the past president of the American Prosthodontic Society, Osseointegration Study Club of Southern California, the Pacific Coast Society for Prosthodontics and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry.

Christopher Marchack, DDS

An alumnus of the prestigious Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco Dr. Christopher Marchack is well-known for his passion to serve his patients to the best of his ability which involves educating and imparting methods of good dental hygiene. Whilst maintaining a position on the editorial review board for the Journal of Prosthodontic Dentistry and the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Implants, he is also an Associate Clinical Professor at USC School of Dentistry, an Associate Clinical Instructor at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and lectures on related dental subjects both on domestic and international platforms.

Eugenia Chan, DDS, MMSc

A graduate of the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at the University of Southern California and a Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) certified Prosthodontist, Dr. Eugenia Chan is an established professional in her field and takes a special interest in the restoration of damaged teeth. Some of the projects she worked on include her active participation in the project led by Lucy Taylor Hobbs Society to empower female dental students and reinforce the contribution made by women to the professional dental industry. She has undertaken a voluntary role to teach dental health which includes the proper technique of brushing, flossing and implications of consuming a healthy diet to underprivileged children whose access to health care is little to none.

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