Prosthodontics is a relatively new area is specialist dentistry
in New Zealand and essentially involves the repair and replacement
of natural teeth. Most simply, this means fillings, but
more complicated problems demand more complex solutions.
At Nelson Prosthodontics, our speciality is in providing
such solutions for teeth that are beyond the point whereby
a filling and quick clean will suffice.
Prosthodontists are highly trained and skilled professionals.
Keeping up to date with the latest technological developments
is essential to the job so, in trusting your mouth to a
prosthodontist, you are ensuring that you have access to
the latest techniques in smile enhancement. Prosthodontists
are specialists in their fields, and are required to undertake
an additional three years of university training in order
to become a registered specialist.
Our resident prosthodontist, Andrew Cautley, is a well-respected
practitioner in the field of prosthodontics in New Zealand.
Andrew’s time is split three ways: running his practice
in Nelson; maintaining a consultant's position at Hutt Hospital
in Wellington; and, traveling around the country lecturing
to other dentists about aspects of his work.
Consulting with Andrew will mean:
You get the most up-to-date and appropriate treatment from
a prosthodontist with a wide range of clinical experience
and expertise; Your case is assessed and comprehensive treatment
plan is developed to you understand what is involved before
any work is begun; and, each of the steps of your treatment is carried out to an
optimum standard using high quality product.
