prosthodontic
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the dental specialty of prosthodontics: Pertaining to the branch of dentistry concerned with the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other parts of the mouth.
Usage
- The adjective "prosthodontic" is used to describe procedures, treatments, appliances, or research that falls within the field of prosthodontics. It is a technical term primarily used in medical and dental contexts.
Examples
- The patient required complex prosthodontic care after the accident.
- She specializes in prosthodontic rehabilitation for elderly patients.
- Advances in prosthodontic materials have improved the durability of dental crowns.
Advanced Usage
- "Prosthodontic intervention": Refers to treatment involving artificial dental appliances.
- Early prosthodontic intervention can prevent further jaw deterioration.
- "Prosthodontic laboratory": A lab where dental prostheses like dentures and bridges are made.
- The crown was fabricated in a certified prosthodontic laboratory.
Variants and Related Words
- Prosthodontics (n): The dental specialty itself.
- He is a professor of prosthodontics.
- Prosthodontist (n): A dentist who specializes in prosthodontics.
- You should consult a prosthodontist for that implant.
Synonyms
- Prosthetic (dental): While "prosthetic" is more general (relating to artificial body parts), it can be used in a dental context, though "prosthodontic" is more precise.
- Restorative (dental): This is a broader term that can encompass prosthodontic work but also includes other procedures like fillings.
Adjective
- of or relating to prosthodontics