Prosthodontics, also known as dental prosthetics or prosthetic dentistry, is the branch of dentistry that focuses on dental prostheses which involves the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation, and maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance, and health of patients with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth, maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
This dental speciality is recognized by the ADA National Commission on Recognition of Dental Specialties and Certifying Boards. Prosthodontic treatment is not one single treatment during the life-time of the patient. It is a continuation of several different kinds of restorative and prosthodontics dental treatments. Prosthodontics emphasis on the analysis and treatment plan of patients who have multiple dental needs. On providing treatment services that primarily include the restoration or replacement of natural teeth with fixed or removable prosthetic options. Prosthodontics begins with diagnosis and then to the treatment plan, improvement issues as well as keeping oral function and securing that teeth are healthy, comfortable and look good in appearance.
A better smile and healthy oral function can enhance a person's self-image and quality of life. Concentrated on maintaining and giving the best quality of patient care, prosthodontists assist patients with dental implant care from simple to the most complex.