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What is prosthetics?
What is prosthetics?
Prosthetics is the art and science of replacing missing parts of the human body.
What is prosthesis?
What is prosthesis?
Prosthesis is the replacement of a missing part of the human body with an artificial part, such as an eye, leg, or arm prosthesis.
What is prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics?
What is prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics?
Prosthetic dentistry or prosthodontics is the branch of dental art and science that is concerned with replacing missing teeth and surrounding structures with artificial devices.
What does 'dentulous' mean?
What does 'dentulous' mean?
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What does 'edentulous' mean?
What does 'edentulous' mean?
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Which term refers to the replacement of missing teeth and surrounding structures by artificial devices?
Which term refers to the replacement of missing teeth and surrounding structures by artificial devices?
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What is the condition called when natural teeth are absent in the oral cavity?
What is the condition called when natural teeth are absent in the oral cavity?
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What is a dental prosthesis that replaces the entire natural dentition and its associated structures of the mandible and/or maxilla called?
What is a dental prosthesis that replaces the entire natural dentition and its associated structures of the mandible and/or maxilla called?
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What is a dental prosthesis that is constructed before extraction called?
What is a dental prosthesis that is constructed before extraction called?
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What is the art and science of replacing missing parts of the human body called?
What is the art and science of replacing missing parts of the human body called?
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