prosthodontia

Thân thiện

A dentist specializes in prosthodontia to create a custom dental bridge.

Definition

Noun: - The branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices: Prosthodontia is the dental specialty concerned with the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with missing or deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After losing several teeth in an accident, she was referred to a specialist in prosthodontia.
  • Advances in prosthodontia have led to more natural-looking and durable dental implants.
  • His research focuses on new materials used in the field of prosthodontia.

Advanced Usage

• "The art and science of prosthodontia": This phrase emphasizes that the field combines technical skill with aesthetic and functional design.
  • The successful restoration required a deep understanding of the art and science of prosthodontia.

Variants and Related Words

• Prosthodontics (n): This is the more commonly used, full term for the same dental specialty. "Prosthodontia" is sometimes considered a slightly older or less frequent variant.
  • He completed a three-year residency in prosthodontics.
• Prosthodontist (n): A dentist who specializes in prosthodontia/prosthodontics.
  • The prosthodontist designed a custom bridge for the patient.

Synonyms

• Prosthetic dentistry: A direct synonym describing the same dental specialty.
• Dental prosthetics: Focuses on the artificial devices themselves, but is closely related to the field.

Related Phrases

• "Fixed prosthodontics": The branch dealing with permanent restorations like crowns and bridges.
  • The treatment plan involved fixed prosthodontics to replace the missing molar.
• "Removable prosthodontics": The branch dealing with appliances the patient can take out, such as dentures.
  • Removable prosthodontics was the most practical solution for the elderly patient.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices

Từ đồng nghĩa

• prosthodontics