Dentures: meaning, definitions and examples

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dentures

 

[ ˈdɛn.tʃərz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

oral health

Dentures are removable prosthetic devices used to replace missing teeth and surrounding tissues. They are custom-made to fit the individual's mouth and restore their ability to chew and speak properly.

Synonyms

dental plates, dental prosthetics, false teeth.

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Word Description / Examples
dentures

Commonly used in everyday conversations and understood by most people. Suitable for general mentions.

  • My grandmother just got new dentures
  • He needs to clean his dentures every night
false teeth

Informal and straightforward term, often used in casual conversation. Can sometimes have a slightly negative or less respectful connotation when compared to 'dentures'.

  • She keeps her false teeth in a glass of water at night
  • He lost his false teeth while eating
dental prosthetics

Highly technical term usually used in professional or academic settings. Often used in discussions about dental devices in a broader sense, including implants, bridges, and crowns, not just removable dentures.

  • He specializes in dental prosthetics
  • The study focused on advancements in dental prosthetics
dental plates

Slightly more technical or formal term, often used by dentists or in medical contexts.

  • The dental plates were fitted perfectly
  • She had an appointment to discuss her dental plates

Examples of usage

  • After losing all her teeth, she got a set of dentures.
  • His new dentures were comfortable and looked natural.

Translations

Translations of the word "dentures" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dentadura

🇮🇳 दंत कृत्रिम अंग

🇩🇪 Zahnprothese

🇮🇩 gigi palsu

🇺🇦 зубні протези

🇵🇱 protezy dentystyczne

🇯🇵 入れ歯

🇫🇷 prothèses dentaires

🇪🇸 dentadura postiza

🇹🇷 takma dişler

🇰🇷 틀니

🇸🇦 أطقم الأسنان

🇨🇿 zubní protézy

🇸🇰 zubné protézy

🇨🇳 假牙

🇸🇮 zobne proteze

🇮🇸 gervitennur

🇰🇿 жасанды тістер

🇬🇪 კბილის პროთეზები

🇦🇿 diş protezləri

🇲🇽 dentadura postiza

Etymology

The word 'dentures' originated from the Latin word 'dentātūra' which means 'teeth'. Dentures have a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where materials like animal teeth and bones were used to create makeshift dentures. Over time, dentures have evolved to the modern prosthetic devices we use today.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,745, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.