prosthodontics

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The dental field that makes and fits artificial teeth and other parts of the mouth and jaw

noun
/prɒsθəˈdɒntɪks/

Specialized

: prostodoncia

After losing several teeth in an accident, he was referred to a specialist in prosthodontics.

Examples

Advances in prosthodontics have greatly improved the appearance and function of dental implants.
She specializes in prosthodontics.
Students planning to focus on prosthodontics must complete extra years of training beyond dental school.
Is prosthodontics your main focus in dentistry?
The field of prosthodontics specializes in making artificial teeth for patients with dental loss.
Many patients seek prosthodontics to restore their ability to chew and smile confidently.
Advancements in prosthodontics have greatly improved the comfort and aesthetics of dental prosthetics.

Synonyms

prosthodontia

vsprosthodontics

Specialized

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A branch of dentistry that makes and fits false teeth and parts of the mouth

includes design and placement also covering replacements for the jaw

Surface Forms

prosthodontics singular

prosthodontics plural

Morphology

prosthodontics = prosthodontic (opaque) = prostho + dont + ic + s

For someone who already knows 'prosthodontic', the noun naming the specialty is fairly guessable, but the -ics pattern is specialized rather than fully everyday and productive for most learners.

Etymology

Prosthodontics comes from Greek parts prostho- meaning 'added' or 'placed in front' and odont- meaning 'tooth', and you can see the same idea in prosthesis, a replacement part. So, prosthodontics is the dental work of making and fitting added or replacement teeth.