👉 In dentistry, homodontism refers to a condition where an individual has a single tooth that is missing or severely damaged. This can be due to various reasons such as tooth decay, injury, or malocclusion (the misalignment of teeth). The affected tooth is then called the "homothetist" because it resembles another tooth in its position and size. In cases where the homodontic tooth is replaced with a dental implant, it becomes an artificial tooth. This process involves using
