What is a Dental Prosthetist?
A dental Prosthetist is a highly qualified and skilled member of the dental profession who constructs, fits and provides a complete and professional denture care service. They will maintain, repair and reline dentures as required by the patient, or referring practitioner. Your Dental Prosthetist will personally consult advice and assist you in all relevant aspects of your treatment and where necessary, provide you with appropriate treatment.
When should I make an appointment?
You should make an appointment if your present dentures are in excess of 5 years old, if they show excessive wear, or are ill fitting and cause discomfort.
You should also consult a Dental Prosthetist if you consider your facial features are lacking support
What are the benefits to me?
?By direct consultation, your Dental Prosthetist will construct and fit dentures or sporting mouthguards.
?They will maintain, repair and reline dentures as required by the patient, or refereeing practitioner.
?Your Dental Prosthetist will personally consult advice and assist patients in all relevant aspects of their treatment, and where necessary provide referrals.
Will they save me time and money?
Yes- because a consultation with a Dental Prosthetist means you deal directly with the practitioner who will personally construct your dentures.
Can I choose my own and do I need a referral?
You may attend a Dental Prosthetist of your choice by direct consultation. A referral is not necessary or needed.
Can I claim from a health fund?
Patients with private health insurance who have the appropriate benefits cover may claim generous rebates on fees paid to Dental Prosthetist.
Dental Prosthetist is also registered and licensed providers for patients coming under the administration of the veterans affairs Department and state Denture Scheme.
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