| prosthodontics |
that branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient by the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous tissues with artificial substitutes. Called also dental prosthetics, denture prosthetics, prosthetic dentistry, and prosthodontia.
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