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Definition of partial denture - 6 dictionary results

den⋅ture

[den-cher]
–noun
1. 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.
2. a set of teeth.

Origin:
1870–75; < F, equiv. to dent tooth (see dent 2 ) + -ure -ure
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Main Entry: den·ture
Pronunciation: 'den-ch&r
Function: noun
1 : a set of teeth
2 : an artificial replacement for oneor more teeth; especially : a set of false teeth called also dental plate

Main Entry: partial denture
Function: noun
: a usually removable artificial replacement of one or more teeth
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denture den·ture (děn'chər)
n.

  1. A partial or complete set of artificial teeth for either the upper or lower jaw. Also called dental plate.

  2. dentures A complete set of removable artificial teeth for both jaws.

partial denture n.
A removable or fixed dental prosthesis that restores one or more, but less than all, of the natural teeth or associated parts and is supported by the teeth or the soft tissue. Also called bridgework.

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