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单词 prosthodontics
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Definition of prosthodontics in English:

prosthodontics

plural noun ˌprɒsθəˈdɒntɪksˌprɑsθəˈdɑn(t)ɪks
  • treated as singular The branch of dentistry concerned with the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other parts of the mouth.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The College of Dentistry's prosthodontics department has monitored patients with overdentures since 1973 and has followed over 350 patients who are using them.
    • Restorative dentistry also includes endodontics (treating the pulps or root canals of teeth) and prosthodontics.
    • He had been referred by his dentist to the professor of prosthodontics because the provision of partial dentures was proving difficult.
    • Stating this here today, he said it would be started in the area of oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics and conservation dentistry.

Derivatives

  • prosthodontist

  • noun ˌprɒsθəˈdɒntɪstˌprɑsθəˈdɑn(t)ɪst
    • Specialising as a prosthodontist, he maintains his clinical currency and credibility with a regular clinic.
      Example sentencesExamples
      • With a maxillofacial prosthodontist he helped restore her former beauty.

Origin

1940s: from prosthesis, on the pattern of orthodontics.

 
 

Definition of prosthodontics in US English:

prosthodontics

plural nounˌprɑsθəˈdɑn(t)ɪksˌpräsTHəˈdän(t)iks
  • treated as singular The branch of dentistry concerned with the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial replacements for teeth and other parts of the mouth.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Stating this here today, he said it would be started in the area of oral surgery, orthodontics, prosthodontics, and periodontics and conservation dentistry.
    • The College of Dentistry's prosthodontics department has monitored patients with overdentures since 1973 and has followed over 350 patients who are using them.
    • Restorative dentistry also includes endodontics (treating the pulps or root canals of teeth) and prosthodontics.
    • He had been referred by his dentist to the professor of prosthodontics because the provision of partial dentures was proving difficult.

Origin

1940s: from prosthesis, on the pattern of orthodontics.

 
 
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