Prosthodontics is one of the branches of dentistry that deals with the replacement of missing teeth and the associated soft and hard tissues by prosthesis (crowns, bridges, dentures) which may be fixed or removable, or may be supported and retained by implants.

A Prosthodontist deals with the replacement of missing teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by bridges, dentures or prosthesis. Prosthodontics is a broad specialty and the subspecialties are:

• Fixed Prosthodontics
• Removable Prosthodontics
• Maxillofacial Prosthodontics
• Implant Prosthodontics