NUCC taxonomy code
Prosthodontics
1223P0700X
IndividualDental Providers
- Grouping
- Dental Providers
- Classification
- Dentist
- Specialization
- Prosthodontics
Definition
That branch of dentistry pertaining to the restoration and maintenance of oral functions, comfort, appearance and health of the patient by the restoration of natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth and contiguous oral and maxillofacial tissues with artificial substitutes.
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