denture Definition
den·ture (den′c̸hər)
noun
- a set of teeth
- a fitting for the mouth, with artificial teeth, often a full set
Etymology: Fr < dent, tooth < L dens, tooth
denture Usage Examples
Converse of object
- wear: They will also want to know about your teeth, whether you wear dentures, have caps or a plate.
- clean: When cleaning dentures it is recommended that you do so over a folded towel or sink of water.
- make: The teeth used to make modern dentures are made of acrylic.
- have: I have dentures or fillings - Can I still use this kit?
- include: Cosmetic problems This includes broken dentures and lost artificial crowns.
- retain: We can then subsequently place single crowns, bridgework, or attachments to retain dentures on top of the implants.
Noun used with modifier
tooth: Check the fit surface for irregularities Check general tooth position Disinfect dentures as directed On fit checks: occlusion and levels are they o.k.
Adjective modifier
- ill-fitting: Pain or discomfort from ill-fitting dentures can often be eliminated or reduced.
- partial: Also Required dental Technician perform ceramic crowns & bridge & perform cast partial dentures.
- removable: MISSING TEETH: BRIDGES, DENTURES & IMPLANTS Missing teeth can be replaced by removable dentures, a bridge, or an implant.
- loose: They are easy to apply and fit to upper and lower plates to restore a firm fit to loose dentures.
- conventional: Unlike a conventional denture it moves very little compared to a conventional denture during eating.
- fitting: We're like ill fitting dentures against the gum of reality.
Modifies a noun
- stomatitis: In Wisdom teeth Why does denture stomatitis need treating?
- fixative: Some people find that using a denture fixative in the early stages gives them extra security.
- wearer: Denture wearers are the most common group to be affected along with people who have difficulties keeping their mouths clean.
- cleaner: Use a specialist denture cleaner or soap and water.
- tooth: Figure 1b The consequences on lip support, of setting the anterior denture teeth directly over the residual ridges.
- hygiene: Be extra careful with denture hygiene at all times.
Preposition: in
place: Chewing slowly, using both sides of the mouth at once, will help to keep the denture in place.
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