Which dental specialty describes the treatment service of a crown?

• A. Endodontics
• B. Periodontics
• C. Prosthodontics
• D. Orthodontics

Answer: (C)

A crown is a prosthetic restoration that reconstructs a damaged tooth and restores its function and appearance. Prosthodontics specializes in these types of restorations and replacements—like crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported prosthetics. Endodontics deals with the tooth pulp and root canals, periodontics focuses on gums and supporting structures, and orthodontics deals with aligning teeth and jaws. Because a crown is a prosthetic restoration used to rebuild a tooth, it falls under prosthodontics.