Prosthodontic Dentistry, or Prosthetic Dentistry, is concerned with treating missing teeth or treating existing teeth that have significant damage. The Prosthodontist deal with congenital defects as well as problems arising from trauma and neglect. The Prosthodontist canaid in the rehabilitation of a complete dentition or merely in the replacement of one or two teeth.

There are different ways to replace missing teeth, such as bridges or partial dentures. Bridges and Dentures may be fixed or removable.