What is Prosthodontics? Why a Specialist Makes All the Difference
When most people think of dentistry, they picture routine check-ups, fillings, and cleanings. But there is an entire world of specialist dental care that handles the complex cases — the missing teeth, the broken smiles, the full-mouth rehabilitations that require years of advanced training to do right. That specialty is called Prosthodontics.
What Does a Prosthodontist Do?
A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has completed a full undergraduate dental degree (BDS) followed by several additional years of postgraduate training specifically in the restoration and replacement of teeth. This training covers crowns, bridges, dental implants, dentures, and full-mouth rehabilitation.
How is a Prosthodontist Different from a General Dentist?
A general dentist provides excellent routine care — and is often the right professional for simple fillings, cleanings, and basic extractions. But when a case involves multiple missing teeth, complex bite problems, implant planning, or aesthetic reconstructions involving crowns and bridges, a Prosthodontist's specialist training means:
- More precise diagnosis of how all the teeth work together as a system
- •Better planning for long-term function, not just immediate repair
- •Higher-quality prosthetic outcomes that look and feel more natural
- •Greater experience managing complications and complex cases
Who Should See a Prosthodontist?
You may benefit from seeing a Prosthodontist if you are missing one or more teeth and considering implants or a bridge, have broken or severely worn teeth that need crowns, are unhappy with how your smile looks, or have been told your case is complex by your general dentist.
Dr. Faisal's Prosthodontic Practice in Dhaka
At Faisal's Dental Care in Gulshan-1, Dr. Sheikh Md. Shahriar Quader brings 28 years of specialist Prosthodontic experience to patients across Dhaka. As Professor and Head of the Department of Prosthodontics at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital — and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists, USA — Dr. Faisal is uniquely positioned to handle the full range of prosthodontic cases with precision and care.