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Prosthodontics in Salt Lake City, UT

Prosthodontics That Rebuilds Your Smile

You receive specialized care for complex dental restoration needs that go beyond basic treatments. Our prosthodontic solutions replace missing teeth and restore damaged smiles with precision-crafted restorations that look and function naturally.
  • Complex Restorations: You get expert treatment for challenging cases involving multiple missing or severely damaged teeth.
  • Functional Beauty: Your restorations are designed to provide both optimal function and natural appearance for long-term satisfaction.
  • Comprehensive Planning: You receive thorough treatment planning that addresses all aspects of your bite, function, and aesthetics.
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Patient Stories

Hear From the Families We Serve

Our patients become part of our family, and their stories showcase the life-changing impact of compassionate, expert care. See how the right dental treatment transforms not just smiles, but entire lives.
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Jan Forsey

Now I can laugh freely thanks to his thorough implant work and quality care.
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Deb Pulsipher

Today I smile confidently thanks to having real teeth again.

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Carol Coulter

Finally, I smile easily thanks to this amazing staff and dentist

Complete Smile Reconstruction Solutions

What Is Prosthodontics?

Prosthodontics is the specialized field of dentistry focused on designing, creating, and fitting artificial replacements for missing or damaged teeth and oral structures. This comprehensive approach addresses complex cases involving multiple missing teeth, extensive damage, or full-mouth rehabilitation. Canyon Rim Dental in Salt Lake City provides prosthodontic solutions that restore both function and aesthetics to your smile.

Prosthodontic treatment often combines multiple procedures like crowns, bridges, dentures, and implants to create a coordinated treatment plan. This specialized care ensures that all components work together harmoniously to provide optimal chewing function, speech clarity, and natural appearance.
  • Specializes in replacing missing or severely damaged teeth
  • Combines multiple treatments for comprehensive restoration
  • Focuses on both function and aesthetic harmony
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Restore Your Complete Smile Today

Your missing or damaged teeth are replaced with expert prosthetic solutions for full function.
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Rebuild Your Complete Functional Smile

Benefits of Prosthodontics

Prosthodontic treatment restores missing or severely damaged teeth with custom-designed replacements that look and function naturally. 
You’ll regain full oral function and a beautiful, complete smile.
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  • Restore Your Ability to Eat Anything: Properly designed prosthodontic appliances let you enjoy all your favorite foods again. You'll chew efficiently and comfortably without worrying about loose or uncomfortable dental work.

  • Speak Clearly and Confidently: Well-fitted prosthetic teeth eliminate speech problems caused by missing teeth or ill-fitting appliances. You'll communicate clearly in conversations and professional presentations.

  • Get Custom-Designed Solutions: Every prosthodontic appliance is specifically designed for your mouth, bite, and facial structure. You receive personalized treatment that addresses your unique needs and goals.

  • Feel Secure During Important Moments: Properly fitted prosthodontic appliances stay firmly in place during meals, conversations, and social situations. You won't worry about embarrassing slipping or clicking sounds.

  • Maintain Your Natural Facial Shape: Prosthodontic treatment supports your cheeks and lips, preventing the sunken appearance that comes with missing teeth. You'll maintain a youthful, healthy facial structure.

  • Improve Your Overall Quality of Life: Complete, functional teeth improve your nutrition, speech, confidence, and social interactions. You'll enjoy better physical and emotional health with a restored smile.

Restore Your Complete Smile

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Implants Placed

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Smiles Restored

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Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.9

Average Rating

600+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

800+

Smiles Restored

100+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.9

Average Rating

600+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

800+

Smiles Restored

100+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.9

Average Rating

600+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

800+

Smiles Restored

100+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.9

Average Rating

600+

Implants Placed

2700+

Lives Changed Last Year

800+

Smiles Restored

100+

Services Offered

98%

Satisfaction Rate

4.9

Average Rating

600+

Implants Placed

2700+

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Your Prosthodontic Solution Explained

Who Is Prosthodontics For?

Complex dental problems require specialized expertise, and you deserve comprehensive treatment that restores both function and beauty to your smile. You might need prosthodontic care if you have extensive tooth loss or damage requiring advanced restorative solutions.

Extensive Tooth Loss

You're missing multiple teeth or facing full mouth reconstruction and need comprehensive treatment planning to restore complete oral function and appearance.

Complex Restorative Needs

You have complicated dental problems involving multiple damaged teeth, failed restorations, or bite issues that require specialized expertise and advanced techniques.

Full Mouth Rehabilitation

You need complete smile reconstruction due to extensive decay, trauma, or wear that affects your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently.

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Do Any of These Situations Sound Familiar to You?

  • Multiple Missing Teeth: You've lost several or most of your teeth and need comprehensive treatment to restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile normally.
  • Failed Dental Work: Your existing crowns, bridges, or dentures are failing, uncomfortable, or need complete replacement with properly planned, coordinated treatment.
  • Severe Tooth Wear: Years of grinding, acid erosion, or other factors have worn your teeth down significantly, affecting your bite and facial appearance.
  • Bite Problems: Your teeth don't come together properly, causing jaw pain, difficulty chewing, or uneven wear that affects your oral health and comfort.
  • Full Mouth Reconstruction: You need extensive treatment involving multiple procedures that require careful planning and coordination for optimal results and function.
  • Congenital Issues: You were born with missing teeth or developmental problems that require specialized treatment to create a functional, attractive smile.

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Replace missing teeth and restore full function with advanced prosthodontic solutions designed for you.
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Complete Smile Reconstruction

Our Prosthodontic Treatment Process

Prosthodontics specializes in replacing missing teeth and restoring damaged smiles with advanced techniques. Here’s how we rebuild your complete oral function and beautiful appearance.
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Comprehensive Evaluation

We thoroughly assess your oral health, jaw function, and aesthetic needs to develop a complete treatment plan. This detailed analysis considers your bite, facial support, and smile goals to design the most effective restoration approach.
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Treatment Coordination

We coordinate multiple procedures and specialists as needed to achieve optimal results for complex cases. Whether you need implants, crowns, bridges, or full mouth reconstruction, we manage every aspect of your comprehensive treatment.
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Precision Restoration

Using advanced materials and techniques, we create custom prosthetic devices that restore your ability to eat, speak, and smile confidently. Each restoration is carefully crafted to function naturally while providing long-lasting durability and beauty.

Rebuild Your Smile Today

Replace missing teeth with expert prosthodontic care that restores function and natural beauty.
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Complete Smile Reconstruction

Restore Your Full Mouth 
Function and Beauty

You can regain complete oral function with comprehensive prosthodontic treatment that replaces missing teeth and restores damaged ones. Our specialized approach gives you a fully functional, beautiful smile.
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Before & After Transformations

Creating Beautiful Smiles That Last

These transformations showcase our expertise in dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive smile makeovers using advanced technology like CEREC crowns. Each result represents restored confidence and the personalized care that makes Canyon Rim Dental patients feel like family.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Prosthodontics FAQs

Prosthodontics specializes in restoring and replacing teeth to rebuild your smile’s function and beauty. At Canyon Rim Dental, you’ll receive comprehensive restorative care that addresses complex dental needs with expert precision and artistry.

What is prosthodontics and how can it help me?

Prosthodontics is the dental specialty focused on diagnosing, planning, and executing restorative and cosmetic treatments. Prosthodontists are like architects for your mouth, formulating comprehensive treatment plans to restore missing or damaged teeth using advanced techniques like dental implants, crowns, bridges, dentures, and veneers to give you optimal function and aesthetics.
You might benefit from prosthodontic care if you have multiple missing teeth, extensive tooth damage, failed previous restorations, bite problems, or desire a complete smile makeover. Prosthodontics is also ideal for complex cases involving jaw problems, sleep apnea treatment, or rehabilitation after oral cancer treatment. We create comprehensive solutions for challenging dental situations.
Canyon Rim Dental provides a full range of prosthodontic services including dental implants, crowns, bridges, complete and partial dentures, porcelain veneers, full mouth reconstruction, and treatment for TMJ disorders and sleep apnea. We also handle complex cases requiring coordination between multiple procedures to achieve optimal results for function and appearance.
While general dentistry focuses on routine care and simple restorations, prosthodontics involves advanced training in complex restorative procedures and comprehensive treatment planning. Prosthodontists complete 3-4 additional years of specialized education beyond dental school, developing expertise in handling challenging cases that require extensive reconstruction or replacement of teeth and supporting structures.
Full mouth reconstruction involves comprehensively restoring or replacing most or all of your teeth to achieve optimal function, health, and aesthetics. This complex treatment may combine multiple procedures like implants, crowns, bridges, and bite correction over several months. The goal is to create a healthy, beautiful, and fully functional smile that can last for decades.
Treatment time varies significantly based on complexity, ranging from a few weeks for simple cases to several months for full mouth reconstruction. Factors affecting timeline include the number of teeth involved, need for preparatory procedures like bone grafts, healing time requirements, and laboratory fabrication schedules. We’ll provide a detailed timeline during your consultation.
Absolutely! Modern prosthodontic materials and techniques create incredibly natural-looking results. We carefully consider your facial features, skin tone, age, and personal preferences when designing your restorations. High-quality porcelain and advanced fabrication methods produce restorations that are virtually indistinguishable from natural teeth, even to dental professionals.
Caring for prosthodontic restorations involves maintaining excellent oral hygiene with regular brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings. Some restorations may require special cleaning techniques or tools, which we’ll demonstrate. Avoid using teeth as tools, protect against grinding with nightguards if needed, and maintain regular checkups to monitor your restorations’ condition.
Coverage varies by insurance plan and specific treatment. Many prosthodontic procedures are partially covered, especially when medically necessary for function rather than purely cosmetic. Our team will verify your benefits, provide accurate cost estimates, and help maximize your insurance benefits. We also offer payment plans to make comprehensive treatment more affordable.
Our team has extensive training and experience in advanced restorative procedures, including Dr. Delahunty’s specialized hospital residency in complex full mouth rehabilitation. We use state-of-the-art technology like CEREC® for precision restorations and offer comprehensive in-house services to coordinate your entire treatment. This expertise ensures optimal results for even the most challenging prosthodontic cases.

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Membership Plan

When Insurance Falls Short, Your Smile Doesn't Have To

You deserve quality dental care that fits your budget. The Canyon Rim Dental Membership Plan makes it possible to get the treatment you need without the complexity of insurance or financial stress.
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In-House Membership Plan

$379/yr (adult)
Family Plan Discount Available
  • Save $269 annually compared to paying out-of-pocket for your essential dental care
  • Two 21-Point Signature Cleanings using advanced techniques to detect problems early and prevent costly treatments
  • Comprehensive diagnostic X-rays and exams twice yearly to monitor your oral health thoroughly
  • Two fluoride treatments included to strengthen enamel and reverse early signs of decay
  • 15% discount on all dental treatments from root canals to cosmetic procedures year-round
  • $500 exclusive savings on SureSmile® clear aligners instead of the standard 15% discount
  • Skip waiting periods, deductibles, maximums, and claim denials
  • Family discount options available to protect your entire household's dental health affordably
  • Additional 5% cash/check discount at time of service for even greater savings
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Financing Options

Get Your Treatment Now, Pay Later!

Quality dental care shouldn’t wait because of cost concerns. Our flexible financing plans and in-house membership options make it easy to get the treatment you deserve without financial stress.
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Advanced Technology

High-Tech Treatment for Superior Results

Our Salt Lake City office is equipped with the latest dental technology to deliver the highest quality results.

At Canyon Rim Dental, we leverage cutting-edge technology to transform your dental experience. Our CEREC® same-day system creates custom crowns, veneers, and restorations in a single visit, eliminating temporary crowns and multiple appointments. Computer-guided implant surgery ensures precise placement for optimal results and faster healing. Digital imaging and 3D scanning provide detailed views for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

Advanced materials and techniques minimize discomfort while maximizing precision. This technology allows us to deliver exceptional care efficiently, reducing treatment time while improving outcomes. Every innovation we adopt serves one purpose: enhancing your comfort and confidence throughout your dental journey.
  • Same-day crowns and restorations with CEREC® technology
  • Computer-guided surgery for precise implant placement
  • Digital scanning for comfortable, accurate impressions
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Meet the Doctors

Experienced Dentists Who Treat You Like Family

Dr. Sam Delahunty and Dr. Mark Soffe bring decades of combined expertise and a genuine commitment to personalized care. You’ll experience their dedication to excellence alongside the warmth and compassion that makes every visit comfortable.
Dr. Sam Delahunty

Dr. Sam Delahunty

DDS
A Salt Lake City native with specialized training in complex restorations and dental implants from his prestigious hospital residency. Dr. Delahunty graduated in the top 5% of his dental class and carries on a multi-generational legacy of exceptional dental care in the community.
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Dr. Joseph W. Stobbe Jr

Dr. Joseph W. Stobbe Jr

DDS, MDS
Dr. Joseph W. Stobbe Jr. brings over 40 years of dental excellence and Master-level expertise to Canyon Rim Dental. He completed his service as a U.S. Navy veteran and earned the highest honor in general dentistry as a Master in the Academy of General Dentistry.
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Dr. Mark Soffe

Dr. Mark Soffe

DDS
Born and raised in Utah with advanced training in biochemistry before earning his dental degree from the University of Utah. Dr. Soffe is passionate about helping patients achieve both optimal oral health and cosmetically pleasing results, believing everyone deserves fantastic dental care.
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Patient Testimonials

Hundreds of 5-Star Reviews Tell Our Story

From their very first visit, our patients often express that they feel like part of our family. These heartfelt stories truly reflect our unwavering commitment to providing compassionate care and achieving life-changing results for everyone.
I’ve never had a more enjoyable dentist experience than I did at Canyon Rim Dental. I had my new patient visit + cleaning today, and I am amazed at the kind of quality care they gave me. Shanna was my hygienist and performed the perfect balance of gentle but thorough cleaning. “Dr. Sam” was kind and informative when reviewing the visit with me. The office is equipped with the latest innovations in dentistry equipment, including AI assistance for analyzing patient X-rays. I felt like I was given the highest level of care, and I am actually looking forward to my next visit!
Amy Ward
9 months ago
Dr. Sam Delahunty is a master! He has cared for my teeth for years and he is extremely meticulous, gentle, and kind. I recommend him for everyone including children! He has invested in the very latest technology to ensure the more comfortable, efficient, and affordable dental care. Dr. Sam is amazing!!!
Carolyn Sharette
9 months ago
They were amazing for me as a new patient! Staff were very warm and friendly and clear with communication. They have an intake survey that asks what they can do to make dental work more comfortable for you and your level of dental anxiety, which is awesome! I’m very glad to have found this place 🙂
Sami Rackman
11 months ago
I loved all of the staff. There were very kind and understanding. They let me know in details that I could understand as well as answered various questions I had. It had been at least two years since seeing a dentist and I was looking for one I could see since I got a new insurance. I also went in for a suspected cavity I may have had due to some pain that I was having for over a month. They checked as well as told me I needed to have a root canal procedure. They told me after they got some of it done that they still have some more time for me to finish the temporary crown until the final part. I really appreciate this
ACLAFE011
1 year ago
I have been a terrible adult and neglected finding a dentist since I left the Kent, WA area in 2016 (don’t tell my wonderful dentist there he would be so disappointed in me) Shor story is it’s now 2025 and I wish I would have search sooner. DR. SAM DELAHUNTY performed a what felt to me like a complex root canal therapy for me today in not only a professional manner and expedient manner but also with kindness and care that you really want when people are drilling around sensitive nerves. He answered any questions I had and even followed up later with me in the evening. I have plenty more work for their team ( don’t neglect your teeth cleanings kids) and i am nothing but excited to return for the offices services. I wish i would have caught the names of all the staff in the office they are always so friendly. Cannot recommend this office more.
Chase Pinkney
10 months ago
After 15 years away from the dentist, I had a great experience getting my wisdom teeth removed—quick, painless, and very comfortable, with a smooth healing process. The staff and Dr. Sam were wonderful!
Sydney Corbin
10 months ago

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Our Location

Conveniently Located in Salt Lake City

Our practice is conveniently located near the corner of 3300 S and S Oakwood St, just a short distance from I-215. For generations, we’ve proudly served the Canyon Rim neighborhood and the greater Salt Lake City communities, building lasting relationships with our patients.
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Rebuild Your Smile with Expert Prosthodontic Care

When complex dental issues require specialized expertise, you need a comprehensive approach that addresses both function and aesthetics. Prosthodontic treatments at Canyon Rim Dental provide the advanced restorative solutions your smile deserves.
  • Replace multiple missing teeth seamlessly
  • Restore full chewing function and clear speech
  • Get a coordinated smile that looks completely natural
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