The ADA defines it as “ the dental specialty pertaining to 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 or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes". As a rapidly expanding science and art, prosthodontics serves to bring back the smiles and functional efficiency of teeth, and is still evolving. As a mark of honour to all the industrious prosthodontists of the world, January 22nd is celebrated as “Prosthodontists’ Day" every year across the world. Pierre Fauchard, an 18th century French surgeon has ...
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