What is another word for denture?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛnt͡ʃə] (IPA)

Dentures are removable prosthetics used to replace missing teeth and restore a patient's smile and oral function. While often referred to as false teeth, there are several other terms used to describe dentures. Synonyms for denture include dental plate, dental prosthesis, false teeth, complete or partial denture, removable dental appliance, and denture appliance. The term dental plate refers to a complete set of false teeth, while a dental prosthesis may refer to any artificial dental device. False teeth and denture appliance are more general descriptors for removable prosthetic teeth, while complete or partial denture and removable dental appliance specify the type of denture. All these synonyms capture the essence of dentures, which aim to improve the oral health and wellbeing of patients who have lost their natural teeth.

What are the hypernyms for Denture?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Denture

She is very handsome,-Ah qu'elle est belle, une jolie petite bouche, une denture eblouissante, un nez tout afait grec, in fine, quite a bouton de rose.
"Pelham, Complete"
Edward Bulwer-Lytton Last Updated: March 16, 2009
It had evidently not been a case of frantic hurry; and even if it had been, he would have been more likely to forget almost anything than this denture.
"The Woman in Black"
Edmund Clerihew Bentley
If my guess was right, the unknown had brought the denture to the house with him, and left it in the bedroom, with the same object as he had in leaving the shoes; to make it impossible that any one should doubt that Manderson had been in the house and had gone to bed there.
"The Woman in Black"
Edmund Clerihew Bentley

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