Specialist Prosthodontist in Hornchurch, Essex

If you're looking for a highly skilled & experienced Prosthodontist in Essex, our modern and highly rated clinic in Hornchurch can help.

Dr Somi

A Prosthodontist is a specialist dentist who is trained to restore your mouth comprehensively using specialist knowledge and skills. At Harrow Dental Practice our highly skilled specialist Prosthodontics team includes Dr Somi (GDC No: 254467) who has over 8 years extensive dentistry experience.

Prosthodontics is the speciality of restoring teeth and creating and placing natural looking substitute or prosthetic teeth.

The Prosthodontist brings together both the restorative elements of dentistry and the cosmetic (or aesthetic) techniques to both fix problems, promote better oral care, and help improve smiles and will then work alongside the specialists such as Endodontist, Periodontist, Oral surgeon and Orthodontist.

Services provided by a Prosthodontist include:

• Aesthetic dentistry
• Implant dentistry
• Complex full mouth rehabilitations
• Crown and bridges
• Porcelain veneers
• Complete (full) + partial dentures
• Tooth wear
• TMJ (jaw joint) and bite problems
• Failing dentition

What should I do next?

To find out more about Prosthodontics or to book an appointment, call 01708 479717 or fill in the form on this page and we will call you back during surgery opening hours.

Prosthodontics FAQs

• Who should see a prosthodontist?

  You should consider seeing a prosthodontist if you have missing teeth, severely worn or broken teeth, bite problems, or require complex dental restorations. They are trained to handle advanced rehabilitation cases.

• Are dental implants considered prosthodontics?

  Yes, dental implants are a key component of prosthodontic care. They replace missing tooth roots and support crowns, bridges, or dentures for a long-term solution to tooth loss.

• How long do prosthodontic restorations last?

  With proper care, prosthodontic restorations like crowns and implants can last 10–15 years or more. Longevity depends on oral hygiene, lifestyle habits, and regular dental check-ups.

• Is prosthodontic treatment painful?

  Most prosthodontic procedures are minimally uncomfortable and are performed under local anaesthetic. Your dentist will ensure you're relaxed and comfortable throughout your treatment.