Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

denture

noun

/ˈdɛn.tʃər/

Definition

A removable replacement for missing teeth and surrounding tissues.

Examples

After losing her teeth, she was fitted with a denture that helped her eat and speak properly.
Modern dentures can be so lifelike that they are hardly distinguishable from natural teeth.

Meaning

Dentures are artificial teeth that are designed to restore the appearance and function of natural teeth in people who have lost their teeth due to illness, injury, or decay.