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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

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.