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prosthodontics
pros·tho·don·tics P0610100 (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.
[prosth(esis) + -odont(ia) + -ics.]
pros′tho·don′tic adj.pros′tho·don′tist n.prosthodontics (ˌprɒsθəˈdɒntɪks) n (Dentistry) (functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with the artificial replacement of missing teeth. Also called: prosthodontia [C20: from prosth(esis) + -odont + -ics] ˌprosthoˈdontist npros•tho•don•tics (ˌprɒs θəˈdɒn tɪks) also pros•tho•don•tia (-ˈdɒn ʃə, -ʃi ə)
n. (used with a sing. v.) the branch of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing teeth and related oral structures by artificial devices. [1945–50; prosth (esis) + -odont + -ics] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | prosthodontics - the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devicesprosthodontiadental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth |
prosthodontics
prosthodontics: see dentistrydentistry,
treatment and care of the teeth and associated oral structures. Dentistry is mainly concerned with tooth decay, disease of the supporting structures, such as the gums, and faulty positioning of the teeth.
..... Click the link for more information. .prosthodontics[¦präs·thə¦dän·tiks] (medicine) The science and practice of replacement of missing dental and oral structures. prosthodontics
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] 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]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]prosthodontics
Related to prosthodontics: removable prosthodonticsSynonyms for prosthodonticsnoun the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devicesSynonymsRelated Words- dental medicine
- dentistry
- odontology
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