Specialties of dentistry Flashcards
Deals primarily with the treatment of diseased tooth pulp, and adjacent areas in the jaw.
Endodontics
Deals with prevention and correction of irregularities of the teeth and jaws
Orthodontics
The specialty of dentistry concerning the teeth and mouth conditions of children
Pedodontics
The diagnosis and treatment of tissues which surround and support the teeth
Periodontics
That branch of dentistry concerns replacing missing teeth and structures with artificial devices.
Prosthodontics
Deals primarily with the removal of teeth, treatment of jaw fractures, removal of tumors, and correction of malformed facial bones
Oral Surgery
The art and science of diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases and malformations of the teeth and the associated structures of the oral cavity
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