Restorative dentistry
For worn, broken, or failing teeth. Crowns, bridges, dentures, and repairs planned around function, comfort, and bite.
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Specialist prosthodontics in Orem, Utah
Rebuild your smile with specialist care.
Dental implants, dentures, crowns, bridges, and full-mouth rehabilitation, planned by prosthodontists who restore function first and never rush the decision.
Specialist-led prosthodonticsA respected name since 1976A written plan before treatment
Why patients trust us
Specialist judgment, from the first plan to the final tooth.
Specialist-led care
Every treatment plan is designed around the whole mouth, not just the tooth that brought you in.
Founded in 1976
A restorative standard shaped by the Christensen name and carried forward in Orem.
Clear before care begins
You leave your consultation with options, timing, and cost explained in everyday words.
Our philosophy
The goal is not just better teeth. It is capable living. When teeth are missing, worn, broken, or failing, life gets smaller. Meals become careful. Smiles become guarded. Conversations become calculated. Our work is to give that ground back. We slow the process down, study the whole mouth, explain the trade-offs, and build a plan that helps you eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.
Christensen Prosthodontics
How we help
Three common paths into care.
Most patients arrive on one of three paths. Each begins with a plan built around function, comfort, and the outcome you want.
Dental implants
For one missing tooth, several missing teeth, or a full-arch replacement. Planned around the bone, bite, and final restoration from the start.
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For complex cases where many teeth need to be restored together. One coordinated plan, sequenced step by step.
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Why see a prosthodontist?
A prosthodontist is the dental specialist trained to restore and replace teeth. That matters when the case is complex, when previous dental work has failed, or when one decision affects the whole bite.
General dentistry fixes many things well. Prosthodontics exists for the work that needs deeper planning.
And if you’ve been putting off a decision about a failing or missing tooth, you’re not alone, and there’s no judgment in starting now.
A respected name
For decades the Christensen name has stood for specialist judgment in restorative dentistry. The practice carries the standard associated with Gordon J. Christensen, an internationally recognized prosthodontist and dental educator, holding every patient to that same level of care, whether the work is a single crown or a full-mouth rebuild.
How care unfolds
A clear plan before anything begins.
Good restorative work starts with understanding. We move in order, one step at a time, so you always know where you stand.
1
Listen
Tell us what has changed, what hurts, what worries you, and what you want life to feel like after treatment.
2
Evaluate
We examine the whole mouth, review imaging, and look at the bite, bone, teeth, gums, and existing dental work together.
3
Explain
You hear the options clearly: what we recommend, what can wait, what it costs, and why.
4
Restore
Treatment moves in the right order, one step at a time, with you informed throughout.
5
Maintain
We help you protect the result so the work continues to serve you.
Dentistry that gives people their lives back.
Why we do this→
In their words
What our patients say.
Long-time patients, nervous first-timers, and people who needed major work. 4.9 stars across nearly 150 Google reviews.
He also shows you with pictures and x-rays how things would be. ... Don't be nervous or scared! And don't be embarrassed at all! They don't judge people!!
Dr Christensen has been my dentist for 15 years. He does quality excellent work. He is up-front in providing estimated costs and will not contrive an unnecessary procedure in order to generate work.
The Crown Doctor Christensen fitted on implant worked very nicely on the first fitting and is functioning just as well as the infected tooth it replaced.
I don't know what I would have done without Christensen Prosthodontics. ... I needed to have almost everything rebuilt. ... I ended up having a more beautiful smile than I had before.
It was Dr. Christensen's father who saved my teeth. The son, who now manages the practice, is one of my trusted advisors.
...best of all he tells you what he is doing in your mouth through the whole process. He also checks on you during the procedure to make sure you're comfortable and to see if you need to be numb more.
Common questions
What patients ask before their first visit
What is a prosthodontist, and how are they different from a regular dentist?
A prosthodontist is a dental specialist who restores and replaces teeth. After dental school, they complete about three more years of specialty training. That training covers crowns, bridges, dentures, and dental implants. People see one for complex or high-stakes restorative care.
What does Christensen Prosthodontics treat?
Christensen Prosthodontics treats missing, worn, and damaged teeth. Our prosthodontists in Orem, Utah handle dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, and restorative work like crowns, bridges, and dentures, rebuilding your smile with a clear, planned approach.
Do you see dental emergencies?
Yes. Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah offers emergency appointments for broken crowns, cracked dentures, loose implant teeth, chipped teeth, and tooth pain. Call (801) 226-6565, Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. You do not need a referral.
Who are the prosthodontists at Christensen Prosthodontics?
Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah was founded by Dr. Gordon J. Christensen in 1976. Patients today are treated by prosthodontists Dr. William Christensen, who joined the practice in 1991, and Dr. Kellen McWhorter. Each is a specialist trained to restore and replace teeth.
Do I need a referral to see a prosthodontist?
No. You do not need a referral to see a prosthodontist at Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah. Many patients are referred by their dentist, and many reach out on their own. Call (801) 226-6565 or request a consultation.
What is the first step to fixing my teeth?
The first step is a consultation. During that visit, a prosthodontist examines your teeth, listens to your goals, and explains your options in simple terms. Reach out to our Orem, Utah office to schedule a time that works for you.
Can a prosthodontist replace several missing or damaged teeth at once?
Yes. Prosthodontists specialize in complex cases, including full-mouth rehabilitation that restores many teeth together. At Christensen Prosthodontics in Orem, Utah, we plan treatment around your whole smile, not just one tooth.
Find us in Orem.
Hours
- Monday to Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Friday to Sunday
- Closed
Take the first step
Start with a conversation.
A consultation is not a commitment. It is a clear first step toward understanding what is possible.