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Prosthodontics
Definition 1
The branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A dental specialty concerned with the restoration and maintenance of oral function by the replacement of missing teeth and structures by artificial devices or prostheses. (NLM, Medical Subject Headings)
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