Empowered Patient Podcast Advanced Options for Reconstruction of the Mouth with Dr. Miguel Grillo Prosthodontic Specialists of San Diego
Dr. Miguel Grillo, Prosthodontic Specialists of San Diego raises awareness about the importance of proper chewing and the role teeth play in overall health. Finding periodontal disease at an early stage means measures can be taken to save teeth. Patients with the late-stage disease and those with cosmetic concerns now have more options for permanent solutions to restore their smiles.
Miguel explains, "So prosthodontist is a specialty within dentistry. What we specialize in is the reconstruction of the mouth. So when it gets to the point where others cannot handle a case due to complexity, it could be medical, restorative, or behavioral issues. Then we basically take it from there, and we do large restorations of the mouth with implants, partials, dentures, or crowns or veneers. And we're in the business of making things work better, function well, and giving people their lives back."
"I think you can pick up a lot of clues just by looking at somebody's smile and seeing the teeth, how long the teeth are, if they're worn, if they're flat, if they don't have the right curvature, if they're old restorations, decay. You can see a lot from the outside that gives you some insight as to what you might see when you do a full examination. But ultimately, really you need to blend in clinical examination with a radiographic evaluation to come up with a proper diagnosis. But you can actually probably tell more than you think."
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