Ralph V. Shaffer, DMD

Prosthodontist

Dr. Ralph V. Shaffer is a Prosthodontist in Williamsport, PA with special training and skill in rehabilitating and restoring proper function of patients with missing or deficient teeth or oral and maxillofacial tissue. As a Prosthodontist, Ralph V. Shaffer, DMD performs tooth replacement, crown and implant placement, denture placement, and cosmetic oral surgery. Prosthodontics is a dental specialty dealing with the function, comfort, appearance, restoration, and maintenance of teeth and oral tissue. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Prosthodontists include missing or misaligned teeth, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, gum disease, and teeth lost due to illness or traumatic injury. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Prosthodontists include diagnostic imaging, tooth replacement, tooth alignment adjustment, crown and denture placement, installing bridgework, dental implants, oral surgery, dental care planning, and oral hygiene education.

That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.