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prosthodontics
This term refers to a specialized medical discipline rather than a physical object. It carries a clinical and professional connotation, typically appearing in academic, healthcare, or insurance contexts to describe the field of study or the professional practice of dental restoration.
Grammatically, the word follows the pattern of other academic disciplines ending in -ics (like physics or mathematics). Despite the plural ending, it is treated as a singular mass noun when referring to the science or practice itself, meaning it takes a singular verb.
Meanings
Examples
He decided to specialize in prosthodontics after dental school.
I wonder if prosthodontics is the right path for my career.
The clinic offers a wide range of services including prosthodontics.
Prosthodontics focuses on restoring the function and appearance of the mouth.
You should see a specialist in prosthodontics for those implants.
You should see a specialist in prosthodontics for those implants.
The textbook on prosthodontics is incredibly dense and detailed.
Modern prosthodontics has evolved significantly with the use of digital scanning.