restorative dentistry

restorative dentistry
the branch of dentistry concerned with the restoration of existing teeth that are defective through disease, trauma, or abnormal development to the state of normal function, health, and esthetics, including crown and bridgework. See also restoration.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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