Both PlanDental doctors are qualified prosthodontists
A prosthodontist is a dentist who has completed additional specialized training in restoring and replacing damaged or missing teeth — from a single crown to a full-mouth reconstruction.
At PlanDental in Mahim West, both Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology — meaning prosthodontic treatment is a core part of the clinic's everyday practice, not an occasional referral. Read more about the clinic.
Patients usually see a prosthodontist for: crowns & bridgesdenturesdental implantsfull mouth rehabilitation
Same-day and urgent dental appointments are accommodated where the day's schedule allows.
Qualification
MDS, Prosthodontics
Doctors qualified
Both, at PlanDental
Core focus
Restoring & replacing teeth
Experience
18+ years each
01 Quick Answer
Prosthodontist in Mahim — Quick Answer
A prosthodontist specializes in restoring and replacing teeth — crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants — after completing a Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) beyond the standard dental degree. At PlanDental in Mahim West, both doctors hold this specific qualification, with an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology, which means this kind of restorative planning is handled in-house by specialists rather than referred elsewhere.
02 What a Prosthodontist Does
The Role of a Prosthodontist
General dentistry covers routine care — check-ups, cleanings, simple fillings. Prosthodontics goes a step further, focusing specifically on rebuilding teeth that are damaged, worn, or missing, and on planning how multiple restorations work together in someone's bite. This includes fixed restorations like crowns and bridges, removable options like dentures, and dental implants, which also draw on the "Implantology" half of the qualification.
The extra years of MDS training are specifically about restoring function and appearance when teeth are damaged or missing — not routine preventive care, which any general dentist handles well.
03 When You Need One
Do You Need to See a Prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist's focus
A damaged tooth needing a crown
One or more missing teeth
Considering dentures or dental implants
Multiple restorations needing a coordinated plan
General dentistry's focus
Routine check-ups and cleanings
Simple cavities and fillings
Preventive care
At PlanDental, both types of care happen under the same roof — you don't need to find a separate specialist once a restorative need comes up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Prosthodontists at PlanDental
What's the difference between a prosthodontist and a general dentist?
A prosthodontist has additional MDS-level training specifically in restoring and replacing teeth — crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants — beyond the general dental degree.
Are both doctors at PlanDental prosthodontists?
Yes — both Dr. Hrishikesh Naik and Dr. Nisha Naik hold an MDS in Prosthodontics and Implantology.
Does a prosthodontist also place dental implants?
At PlanDental, yes — the doctors' MDS specifically covers Prosthodontics and Implantology together.
Do I need a referral to see a prosthodontist at PlanDental?
No — book directly, since prosthodontic care is provided in-house by the clinic's own doctors.
What should I bring to a prosthodontic consultation?
Any recent X-rays or details of previous dental work help, though a full assessment can also be done at the clinic.
Page last updated 20 September 2026. Information on this page describes prosthodontic care available at PlanDental, Mahim.
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