Dr. Erica DeFabio, D.M.D.

New Jersey Prosthodontist

Dr. Erica DeFabio, D.M.D. is a trained prosthodontist. A prosthodontist undergoes more extensive schooling to learn how to design the best treatment plan for even the most challenging oral restorations.
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Prosthodontics in Lincroft, New Jersey

What Is A Prosthodontist & Why Do You Need One?

Dr. Erica DeFabio of DeFabio Dental Design is a specialty-trained prosthodontist. A prosthodontist is an advanced practitioner of general dentistry and cosmetic procedures. Becoming a new jersey prosthodontist requires 3 years beyond dental school. In these 3 years, one is taught a deeper understanding of the dynamics of a smile, the preservation of a healthy mouth, and the creation of tooth replacements, dental implants, and other advanced cosmetic dentistry procedures.

During this time of advanced education, they are trained in state-of-the-art techniques and procedures with the latest technology. All this with the goal of being able to treat complex dental conditions and restoring optimum function and esthetics.

Prosthodontists are experts in treating the dental and facial problems that arise from missing teeth and jaw structures. Whether it is a single tooth or all of your teeth, a prosthodontist can help give you the perfect smile.

A prosthodontist is best described as an architect or the leader of your dental team. Their specialty is designing the best oral restoration treatment strategy. They collaborate with general dentists and specialists to develop solutions to oral health concerns.

Some reasons you may go to a prosthodontist are if you have serious jaw issues, need multiple replacements, or just have a lot of oral problems.


Dr. Erica DeFabio will go through your treatment options to fix your oral challenges and come up with the best plan for you to move forward. You will always get quality care and a pleasant experience at DeFabio Dental Design of New Jersey.

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FAQs about Prosthodontics

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Dr. Erica DeFabio, D.M.D.

A prosthodontist is a dentist that specializes in the restoration and replacement of teeth and maintaining dental health. They have 3 years of advanced training to learn the latest techniques so you can enjoy life and have the smile and function you desire.

Prosthodontists are dental specialists who provide full-service restorative treatments including crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, etc.

A New Jersey prosthodontist works to restore both function and aesthetics when necessary due to tooth loss and overall dental care. To become a prosthodontist, you typically have to attend dental school, complete a general dentistry residency program and then complete an extra 3 years of training.

A prosthodontist can provide you with all-inclusive restorative treatments. They are not only able to perform specific prosthetic procedures, but they can address the underlying problem causing tooth loss. The prosthodontist provides an optimal balance of form and function by combining artistry with science. With prosthodontics constantly advancing, prosthodontists have the latest prosthetic advancements and dental technology at their disposal. This allows them to provide you with a prosthesis that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.

Prosthodontics is unique in the way that three fields must work together-- prosthetics, restorative dentistry, and periodontics. It takes a highly trained prosthodontist to provide optimal prosthetic treatment. Having a New Jersey prosthodontist on staff means that a dental practice is able to handle more challenging oral restorations.

Prosthodontists provide a range of prosthetic procedures to replace missing teeth including dental implants, partial and complete dentures, fixed prostheses for edentulous jaws, prostheses for cleft palate.

In addition, a prosthodontist restores both form and function by providing restoration treatments such as crowns, veneers, bridges, prosthetic rehabilitation for TMJ disorders. A prosthodontist's advanced training means they can offer the most comprehensive care and can do all of the things a general dentist can do, and a lot more.

The following are prosthetic procedures that can be done by prosthodontists:

- Dental implants

- Prosthesis for cleft palate

- Fixed prostheses for edentulous jaws

- Prosthesis for TMJ disorders

- Crowns and veneers

A prosthodontist is a dentist who specializes in prosthetics, whereas a periodontist is a dentist who specializes in periodontics or procedures around the gums. Because prosthodontists are both prosthetic and restorative dentists they may occasionally perform some gum-related procedures. However, these procedures are limited to those that do not affect the prosthetic component. So prosthodontists may remove a periodontal pocket, but they will not perform a gum surgery that changes the look of a prosthetic tooth.

A prosthodontist specializes in prosthetics (the replacement or reconstruction of teeth). A prosthodontist restores both form and function by providing restoration treatments such as crowns, veneers, bridges, prosthetic rehabilitation for TMJ disorders.

A prosthodontist is a dentist that specializes in prosthetics. A cosmetic dentist focuses on beautifying smiles and provides both prosthetic and restorative treatments such as fillings, crowns, bridges, etc... A prosthodontist provides full prosthetic services (for functional and aesthetic purposes) and also restores form and function with prosthetic and restorative procedures. With prosthodontics constantly advancing, prosthodontists have the latest prosthetic advancements at their disposal. This allows them to provide you with a prosthesis that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional.

Our patients say it best

We have been practicing dentistry in Lincroft, NJ and Monmouth County for over 30 years and have over 170 5-star reviews. See what our patients have to say about their experience with DeFabio Dental Design.
"Most professional office. Doctors Ed and Erica and the entire staff perform in an impeccably immaculate office. Here dentistry is brought to an art. One and all have become family and my husband and I look forward to our visits."
Meredith G.
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"Dr. Erica was an excellent addition to the practice, as she is extremely knowledgeable and has the same passion to provide the best dental treatment possible. Once you have experienced this dental practice, there's really no going anywhere else. You too will become a lifer!'
Stephanie W.
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Two and a half years ago I was referred to Dr. Erica DeFabio, by my regular dentist, for her prosthodontic expertise. At that time, I had broken a bridge and presented with many challenges resulting from older work done by several different dentists.
Dr. Erica was extremely knowledgeable and was able to create a treatment plan that was suitable for me with great results. She has always taken the time to explain everything in great detail.
Carol F.
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“By far the best dentist I have ever had. They saved many of my teeth. Always painless. Gentle caring and kind office overall. My family and all my friends go and have the same great experience. You're lucky to be with both Dr. Defabio and Dr. Erica Defabio. They are the best with the highest level of training.”
Jon G.
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"Dr. Erica was very compassionate, caring and knowledgeable concerning my situation and also gave me her honest assessment. Would highly recommend!!"
Rob P.
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Dr. Erica DeFabio is fabulous with tremendous skills and attention to detail. Makes sure you understand the options and reasons why the more conservative approach is preferred. She talks you through the procedure making sure you are comfortable throughout. Great results. Her entire team is composed of stars. Highly recommend Dr. DeFabio.
Laura T.
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DeFabio Dental Design is a high-end dental design studio located in Lincroft, New Jersey, specializing in General Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Prosthodontics, and Dental implants. We are a father/daughter team of dentists that believe in treating the whole person, not just your teeth. 

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Tuesday
9 AM - 7 PM
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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