Dr Yvette F Solomons Prosthodontist Melrose North

Dr Yvette F Solomons Prosthodontist, Melrose North

About 

Dr Yvette F Solomons is an experienced prosthodontist based in Melrose North, specialising in the restoration and replacement of teeth. Prosthodontics focuses on diagnosing, planning, and treating patients with complex dental needs, particularly those requiring repair or replacement of natural teeth. Dr Solomons works closely with a multidisciplinary team, including orthodontists, periodontists, maxillofacial surgeons, general dentists, dental hygienists, and laboratory technicians. This collaborative approach allows her to offer patients customised treatment plans with a range of options, along with their associated advantages, risks, and timelines.

Who Needs a Prosthodontist?
You might need a prosthodontist if:

• You are missing one or more teeth.
• Your teeth have sustained extensive wear, fracture, or breakdown.
• You are interested in dental implants.
• You wear dentures or removable partial dentures or have fixed bridges.
• You want to improve the appearance of your smile.
• You experience jaw pain (TMD) or bite problems.

Tooth loss can result from various factors such as congenital issues, injury, disease, or the effects of grinding and clenching. Missing teeth can cause both functional and aesthetic challenges, including changes to your smile, chewing ability, and self-esteem. Fortunately, many treatment options can restore the natural beauty and strength of your smile, including whitening, veneers, crowns, and implant-supported teeth.

What is a Prosthodontist?
Prosthodontics is a dental specialty dedicated to restoring and replacing teeth and tissues that have been damaged or lost. Prosthodontists assess how tooth loss affects oral function, speech, comfort, and appearance, and then provide prosthetic replacements to restore these functions. Dr Solomons follows the highest standards of care to ensure that patients receive optimal outcomes.

This broad specialty includes training in a range of treatments, such as crowns, bridges, dental implants, TMD-jaw joint issues, traumatic injuries, congenital defects, and even sleep disorders. Maxillofacial prosthetics, a further subspecialty, requires additional training to treat defects in the head and neck area caused by cancer, trauma, or congenital conditions.

Services Offered

• Bridges: Bridges replace missing teeth by filling the gaps with prosthetic teeth.
• Crowns/Caps: Crowns cover damaged teeth, restoring both strength and appearance.
• Veneers: Veneers cover the front surface of teeth to enhance aesthetics and protect them from further damage.
• Full Mouth Rehabilitation: A comprehensive approach to restoring the function and appearance of your entire mouth.
• Dental Implants: Implants offer a permanent and natural replacement for missing teeth.
• Diastema Closures: Treatment to close gaps between teeth, enhancing your smile.
• Dentures: Custom dentures restore the function and appearance of missing teeth.
• Aesthetic/Cosmetic Dentistry: Treatments focused on improving the visual appeal of your smile.
• Removable Partial Dentures: A comfortable solution for replacing missing teeth while maintaining function.
• Teeth Grinding/Night Guards: Night guards protect teeth from damage caused by grinding or clenching.
• Teeth Whitening: A safe and effective way to brighten your smile and remove stains.
• Cleft Palate/Obturator: Prosthetic treatment for patients with congenital defects or those needing a prosthetic to restore oral function.
• Congenital and Developmental Defects: Treatment for conditions affecting teeth due to birth anomalies or developmental issues.
• Sleep Apnoea: Solutions to manage and treat sleep-related breathing disorders.

Additional Information

Dr Solomons focuses on providing personalised care to every patient, ensuring that all aspects of your dental health are addressed. With her multi-disciplinary approach, you will receive well-rounded treatment from a team of specialists, ensuring the best possible results. Whether you require routine dental procedures or complex restorative treatments, Dr Solomons is committed to restoring both the function and aesthetics of your smile.