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Prosthodontists in the U.S.

Crowns, bridges, dentures, and full restorations. Featuring 60 top-ranked providers across 29 states, classified under the prosthodontist dental sub-specialty.

Verified · NPPES (CMS)refreshed May 7, 2026

National prosthodontist snapshot

Aggregates over 457 indexed prosthodontists in 50 states.

Indexed providersNPPES

457

Across 50 states.

Medicare-enrolledCMS

61%

280 of 457 have CMS enrollment on file.

HPSA-servingHRSA

9%

42 practice in HRSA-designated dental shortage areas.

Median MIPSCMS QPP

91/ 100

Interquartile range 88–99.

Calculated from 12 prosthodontists who report MIPS.

Methodology →
Avg practice locationsCMS

1.4

Mean across CMS provider enrollment records — oral surgeons trend higher because of multi-site privileges.

Avg hospital affiliationsNPPES

1.1

Mean affiliated hospitals per provider with ≥1 affiliation.

Median industry paymentOpen Payments

$333

Calculated over 376 prosthodontists with disclosures. Higher in implant/oral-surgery specialties — disclosure is normal under federal Sunshine Act.

Top states

Underrepresented states (< 5 indexed)

Years in practice (graduation → today)

Among indexed prosthodontists with a graduation year on file. Shape signals whether the specialty skews early- career or established.

  • 0–94
  • 10–1916
  • 20–297
  • 30–3911
  • 40+10

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What is a prosthodontist?

A prosthodontist specializes in restoring and replacing teeth: complex crowns, bridges, dentures, full-mouth rehabilitation, and the prosthetic phase of implants. They're the specialty that handles the hardest restorative cases — severe wear, congenital missing teeth, post-cancer reconstruction, and full-arch implant dentures.

Training

After dental school, a prosthodontist completes a 3-year accredited residency. A subset goes on to a 1- to 2-year fellowship in maxillofacial prosthetics for cancer-reconstruction work.

When to see one

  • Full-mouth rehabilitation for severe wear or grinding
  • Multiple missing teeth needing implants and bridges
  • Custom dentures, especially full-arch implant-supported (All-on-4 / All-on-X)
  • Congenital missing teeth (a common ortho/prostho coordination)
  • Post-cancer or trauma reconstruction (maxillofacial prosthetics)

Typical costs

Uninsured cash estimates from FAIR Health and ADA Health Policy Institute. Prices vary widely by region.

Conventional full denture (per arch)
$1,500–$3,500
Implant-supported overdenture (per arch)
$5,000–$15,000
Full-arch fixed implant bridge (per arch)
$15,000–$30,000
Full-mouth rehabilitation
$30,000+
Frequently asked

Questions about prosthodontists

  • How is a prosthodontist different from a general dentist?
    A general dentist can place crowns and dentures. A prosthodontist has 3 years of additional residency specifically in complex restorative work — full-mouth rehabilitation, complex implant prosthetics, and reconstruction of severely worn or missing dentition.
  • Are All-on-4 implants worth it?
    For patients with severe tooth loss and adequate bone, full-arch implant dentures are life-changing — they don't come out, they let you eat normally, and they prevent the bone loss that comes with traditional dentures. They cost a lot, and not every patient is a candidate. A prosthodontist consult is the right starting point.
  • How long do dentures last?
    Conventional dentures are usually relined every 2–3 years and replaced every 5–10 years as the underlying bone changes. Implant-supported dentures last much longer because the implants prevent bone loss; the prosthetic teeth on top may still need refurbishing every 10–15 years.