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Dental Prosthesis
Dental prosthesis (pronunciation: /ˈden.təl prɒsˈθiː.sɪs/) is a term used in dentistry to describe an artificial device used to replace one or more missing teeth.
Etymology
The term "prosthesis" is derived from the Greek word prostithenai which means "to add to". The prefix "dental" is derived from the Latin word dens, meaning "tooth".
Types of Dental Prosthesis
There are several types of dental prosthesis, including:
- Dental implants: These are surgically implanted into the jawbone and serve as an artificial root for a replacement tooth.
- Dentures: These are removable appliances that can replace all teeth (complete dentures) or some teeth (partial dentures).
- Bridges: These are fixed dental prostheses that are used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth to adjacent teeth or dental implants.
- Crowns: These are fixed dental prostheses that are used to cover a damaged tooth or dental implant.
Related Terms
- Prosthodontics: This is the dental specialty that focuses on dental prostheses.
- Abutment: This is a tooth or implant that supports a prosthesis.
- Osseointegration: This is the process by which a dental implant becomes integrated with the surrounding bone.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dental prosthesis
- Wikipedia's article - Dental prosthesis
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