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prosthodontics

[pros″tho-don´tiks]

the branch of dentistry concerned with construction of artificial appliances designed to restore and maintain oral function by replacing missing teeth and sometimes other oral structures or parts of the face.

pros·tho·don·tics

(pros'thō-don'tiks),

The science of and art of providing suitable substitutes for the coronal portions of teeth, or for one or more lost or missing teeth and their associated parts, so that impaired function, appearance, comfort, and health of the patient may be restored.

Synonym(s): dental prosthetics, prosthetic dentistry, prosthodontia

[L. prosthodontia, fr. G. prosthesis + odous (odont-), tooth]

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prosthodontics

(prŏs′thə-dŏn′tĭks)

n. (used with a sing. verb)

The branch of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by bridges, dentures, or other artificial devices.

pros′tho·don′tic adj.

pros′tho·don′tist n.

pros·tho·don·tics

(pros'thŏ-don'tiks)

The science and art of providing suitable substitutes for the coronal portions of teeth, or for one or more lost or missing teeth and their associated parts, so that existing impaired function, appearance, comfort, and health of the patient may be restored.

[L. prosthodontia, fr. G. prosthesis + odous (odont-), tooth]

Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

pros·tho·don·tics

(pros'thŏ-don'tiks)

Science of providing suitable substitutes for coronal portions of teeth, or for one or more lost or missing teeth and their associated parts, so that impaired function, appearance, and comfort, may be restored.
Synonym(s): dental prosthetics, prosthodontia.

[L. prosthodontia, fr. G. prosthesis + odous (odont-), tooth]

Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012

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