protetika
Protetika is a medical field focused on the design, manufacture, and fitting of artificial devices that replace missing body parts or restore function. In many languages, the term is used primarily for dental prosthetics, but it also encompasses broader prosthetic devices for limbs and facial structures. The goal of protetika is to improve function, appearance, comfort, speech, and quality of life for patients.
In dentistry, protetika includes fixed prosthetics such as crowns, inlays, onlays, and bridges; removable prosthetics like
Beyond dentistry, protetika also covers limb and craniofacial prosthetics. Limb prostheses include sockets, pylon components, and
The process typically involves assessment by specialists, digital or physical impressions, prototype design, fabrication, fitting, and