prosthodontist
/ˌprɑsθəˈdɑntɪst/
noun
- A dentist who specializes in making and fitting artificial teeth, bridges, dentures, and other dental prostheses.
- After losing several teeth, my grandmother visited a prosthodontist to get fitted for dentures.
- The prosthodontist explained the different types of bridges available to replace my missing tooth.
- She decided to become a prosthodontist because she loved combining art and science to restore people's smiles.