A dental prosthetic technician position is a much different job offer than a dentist. A prosthodontist is a technician in prosthetics and dental appliances.
He is therefore an oral health professional in the same way as a dentist. However, his work focuses on manufacture and repair of prostheses with a prescription from a dentist, denturist or physician.
Unlike a denturologist, a dental technician does not work directly with patients. His work consists mainly of collaborating and advising dentists, denturologists and physicians in order to design oral appliances that meet the needs of patients.
Among the prostheses on which a dental technician works, you will find :
- Complete and removable ;
- Partial and removable ;
- Fixed, such as crowns and bridges, root pins, veneers and inlays;
- On implants (crowns, bridges and removable prostheses) ;
The prosthodontist may also be required to work on orthodontic appliances.