Dr Nadhir Biseswar

General information

What We Do?

What is a Prosthodontist?

A Prosthodontist is a dental specialist who has completed advanced postgraduate studies, and who is an expert in restoring, replacing, and shaping teeth, utilizing dental implants and other prosthetic materials, literally bringing smiles and faces to millions of patients worldwide.

To receive certification from the HPSCA (Health Professionals Council of South Africa), prosthodontic candidates must complete five years of dental school, followed by an additional three to four years of training in a post-graduate education program of Prosthodontics, accredited by the HPCSA (Health Professionals Council of South Africa).

It has been realized that on a global scale people are living longer and as a result, comprehensive treatment is no longer limited to a specific age group. Due to this global phenomenon Prosthodontists are key players in providing healthy, functional and attractive improvements to patients of any age

What is Prosthodontics?

Prosthodontics is one of the six dental specialities recognized by the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), each requiring board certification or eligibility to practice. The other specialities include orthodontics, maxillofacial and oral surgery, oral medicine and periodontics, community dentistry and oral pathology.

Prosthodontics is a field of Dentistry that is dedicated to the task of “tooth and facial structure replacement” including comprehensive oral reconstructions in more complex cases, such as severe breakdown of teeth and genetic disorders related to facial structures, amongst others.