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.]
prosthodontic pros'tho·don'tic adj.prosthodontist pros'tho·don'tist n.
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