prosthodontics

noun

pros·​tho·​don·​tics ˌpräs-thə-ˈdän-tiks 

plural in form but singular or plural in construction

: the dental specialty that is concerned with the restoration or replacement of missing, deficient, or damaged teeth and maxillofacial tissue and bone and that typically involves the use of prosthetic devices (such as crowns, dentures, and implants) and surgical reconstruction

Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry pertaining to restoration and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of the patient …

—Journal of Dental Education

Word History

Etymology

New Latin prosthodontia, from prosthesis + -odontia

First Known Use

1921, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

prosthodontics

noun, plural in form but singular or plural in construction

prosth·​odon·​tics ˌpräs-thə-ˈdänt-iks 

: the dental specialty that is concerned with the restoration or replacement of missing, deficient, or damaged teeth and maxillofacial tissue and bone and typically involves the use of prosthetic devices (such as crowns, dentures, and implants) and surgical reconstruction

called also prosthetic dentistry, prosthodontia

prosthodontic

-ik 

adjective