A simple guide to orthodontists, restorative dental specialists, oral surgeons and prosthodontists.
Start with the problem, not the specialist title
Patients are often unsure which specialist they need. That is normal. The simplest approach is to start with your main concern and let the dental team guide you to the appropriate discipline.
Orthodontist — Dr Muhammad Fathy Bin Zainal Fikry
Orthodontists focus on tooth alignment and bite relationships. You may be directed to an orthodontist if you are considering braces or clear aligners, have crowding or spacing, or have concerns about how the upper and lower teeth meet.
- Braces
- Clear aligners
- Myobrace assessment
- Bite correction
- Teeth alignment
Restorative Dental Specialist — Dr Mohamad Syahrizal Bin Halim
Restorative dentistry focuses on saving, rebuilding and restoring teeth, particularly when damage or previous treatment makes the case more complex.
- Complex root canal treatment
- Crowns and bridges
- Restoration of heavily damaged teeth
- Implant restoration and multidisciplinary restorative planning
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon — Dr Muhammad Asyraf Hamzah
Oral and maxillofacial surgery covers surgical conditions affecting the teeth, jaws and surrounding oral structures. Specialist surgical input may be useful when a procedure is difficult or involves important anatomy.
- Impacted wisdom tooth surgery
- Dental implant surgery
- Bone grafting
- Selected oral surgical procedures
Prosthodontist — Dr Noor Huda Binti Ismail
Prosthodontists focus on replacing missing teeth and rehabilitating complex worn or compromised dentitions. Their work often combines function, comfort, bite and appearance.
- Crowns and bridges
- Dentures
- Implant prosthesis
- Full-mouth rehabilitation
Still not sure?
Book a general dental assessment and explain your main concern. The clinic can then advise whether routine care, specialist review or a coordinated plan is the most appropriate next step.