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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun 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.

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  • noun The restoration or replacement of damaged or missing teeth

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

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[prosth(esis) + –odont(ia) + –ics.]

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