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View synonyms for denture
denture
[ den-cher ]
noun
- an artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth partial denture, or all of the teeth full denture of either or both jaws; dental prosthesis.
- a set of teeth.
denture
/ ˈdɛntʃə /
noun
- Also calleddental platefalse teeth a partial or full set of artificial teeth
- rare.a set of natural teeth
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of denture1
C19: from French, from dent tooth + -ure
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Example Sentences
Lamb saw that his four upper front teeth were a neatly fitted denture.
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The aid of the dentist is required to fit a denture which will at least restore the hard palate and alveolar margin.
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The tube is anchored to a denture, or by means of a silk thread to the cheek by sticking-plaster.
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A little more, and his tongue would have cleaved to the gold of his upper denture.
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In discussing dental dreams I have pointed out the importance of having the denture examined for possible pus pockets.
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