Mission Prosthodontics

Prosthodontics is a recognized dental specialty responsible for diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of patients with complex clinical conditions, using biocompatible substitutes (including implants) to replace missing or deficient teeth and/or craniofacial tissues. What is a Prosthodontist?

Vu Huynh, DMD, received his bachelor degree in biochemistry from the University of California, San Diego in 1999. Afterward, he attended Goldman School of Dental Medicine at Boston University. Upon graduating in 2003, he took the general practice residency position at Boston Medical Center. The overall focus of the residency was to treat immuno-compromised patients.

Claudia Poma, CDT was trained as a laboratory technician at St. Gallen in Switzerland where she received her certification in 1992. She joined our practice in 1999. She fabricates all our removable dentures, nightguards, and does repairs, relines, and whatever else comes her way. She has been a delightful addition to our office and performs an obviously vital role.

Our in-house Prosthetic Lab allows us to provide to you the highest quality care. Claudia Poma, CDT heads our laboratory with 20 years of experience. There are many advantages to an in-house lab, such as quick turn around time on repairs, high quality control, total customizing to meet your esthetics and functional needs, and to ensure that we are providing the best treatment for our patients.

68 year-old presented with upper and lower teeth that needed to be extracted, and the patient did not desire to wear removable dentures. The teeth were extracted and the patient was fitted with temporary removable appliances. After the bone was allowed to heal sixteen implants were placed. These restorations are three upper and three lower bridges permanently retained in the mouth, providing a pleasing smile with full-function.