Prosthetic dentistry is a specialized branch of dentistry dedicated to making dental prostheses (artificial teeth) for damaged or missing teeth. The word “prosthodontics” comes from the words “prostho” meaning replacement and “dontics” meaning tooth.
Dental prostheses are applied to patients with tooth loss such as tooth decay, tooth fracture or insufficient filling. Dental prostheses are used in cases where the discomfort in the teeth does not heal with treatment.