Preface to the Eighth Edition

As with previous editions, this revision reflects theever-changing nature of prosthodontics in terms ofboth clinical care and the nomenclature used to codifyand communicate our professional language. With ourcommitment to reflect those changes while maintainingour link to the past, this edition incorporates and refinesour prosthodontic heritage and points toward the futureof the profession.

The Nomenclature Committee is especially thank-ful for the input from so many sources. From layoutto word context, pronunciation to graphics, this revi-sion reflects input from a wide array of thoughtful

individuals. One of the best measures of that com-mitment has been the diverse and wide-ranging inputreceived from organizations in prosthodontics andallied areas, as well as individuals who take our profes-sional language seriously. We, the members of theNomenclature Committee of the Academy ofProsthodontics, thank all of you for your helpfulsuggestions and look forward to more input in thefuture.

THE NOMENCLATURE COMMITTEETHE ACADEMY OF PROSTHODONTICS

THE JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRYTHE ACADEMY OF PROSTHODONTICSJULY 2005 3

Preface to the Eighth Edition