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Prosthodontist
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A dentist who specializes in replacing missing teeth or other structures of the mouth to restore an individual’s appearance, comfort, or health. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A dentist with special training in making replacements for missing teeth or other structures of the oral cavity to restore the patient's appearance, comfort, and/or health. (NCI Thesaurus)
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