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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of prosthesis after dental implants?

Crown
Bridge
Denture
Filling

The correct answer is: Filling

A dental prosthesis refers to an artificial device that is used to replace or support damaged or missing teeth and surrounding tissues. Crowns, bridges, and dentures are all types of prosthetic devices specifically designed to restore function and aesthetics to the dentition following tooth loss or damage. A crown is a type of dental prosthesis that encapsulates a single tooth, providing strength and restoring its shape. Bridges involve attaching crowns to adjacent teeth to replace one or more missing teeth, effectively bridging the gap. Dentures are removable prosthetic devices that replace multiple missing teeth and surrounding tissues. On the other hand, a filling is not a prosthesis. It is a restorative material used to repair a tooth that has been damaged by decay or trauma. Fillings restore the integrity and function of a tooth rather than replacing teeth or supporting structures as prostheses do. Therefore, the correct answer identifies filling as the option that does not fit into the category of prosthetic devices after dental implants.