Prosthodontics is the branch of dentistry that focuses on the design, creation, and fitting of artificial replacements for missing or damaged teeth and related oral structures. It aims to restore function, comfort, and aesthetics.

Main areas of prosthodontics:

• Complete dentures – for patients with no natural teeth

• Partial dentures – replace multiple missing teeth while preserving remaining ones

• Dental crowns & bridges – fixed restorations for damaged or missing teeth

• Implant prosthetics – crowns, bridges, or dentures supported by implants

• Maxillofacial prosthetics – for patients with oral and facial defects

• Veneers – thin coverings to improve tooth appearance

Common instruments & equipment in prosthodontics:

• Impression trays & materials

• Articulators & facebows

• Dental laboratory micromotor

• Model trimmers

• Wax carvers & spatulas

• Denture flasks & curing units

• Shade guides for color matching