What is the difference between a Prosthetist and a Dentist?
Prosthetists are dental technicians (not dentists), some of whom with up to twelve months additional training in the field of complete dentures. Initially, Prosthetists agreed to provide complete dentures at a lower fee for financially compromised patients not otherwise in a position to have treatment performed by dentists. Ironically, some Prosthetists are now charging more for their services than more highly qualified dentists. Prosthetists are also becoming active in the field of partial dentures. However, because patients in need of partial dentures also have natural teeth remaining, a more comprehensive treatment approach is required, demanding detailed clinical and radiographic examination, the skills for which we at Dental Sense can provide.
