Elaine Torres-Melendez's Practice

What makes your practice special when compared with others in the area?

Our practice is a solo dental specialty practice owned by Dr. Torres-Melendez who is a board-certified Prosthodontist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Prosthodontics is the area of dentistry that is involved with the treatment of complex oral health issues such as the repair or replacement of broken down teeth and soft tissues of the mouth. Prosthodontics is one of nine dental specialties recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is the area of dentistry that focuses on dental prosthetics. The ADA has defined Prosthodontics as “the dental specialty pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.”

What are you and your team proud of at your practice?

Ours is a patient-centered practice committed to improving patient outcomes in the restoration of oral function, comfort and esthetics. Prosthodontics has evolved into its current form through the gradual assimilation of multiple distinct areas of dental practice. Fixed prosthodontics, removable prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthetics and esthetic dentistry are unique aspects of the broader specialty of prosthodontics in its modern form. The application of dental implant therapy to patients with prosthodontic needs has, perhaps, been the greatest single advance and addition to the treatment procedures provided by the specialty. The ability to replace a tooth or multiple teeth with restorations supported by prosthetic root replacements has dramatically improved the ability of prosthodontists to serve their patients.