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PRONUNCIATION OF DENTURES

dentures  [ˈdentʃəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DENTURES

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dentures is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DENTURES MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Dentures

Dentures, also known as false teeth, are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth; they are supported by the surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. Conventional dentures are removable. However, there are many different denture designs, some which rely on bonding or clasping onto teeth or dental implants. There are two main categories of dentures, the distinction being whether they are used to replace missing teeth on the mandibular arch or on the maxillary arch.

Definition of dentures in the English dictionary

The definition of dentures in the dictionary is a partial or full set of artificial teeth. Other definition of dentures is a set of natural teeth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DENTURES


Archers
ˈɑːtʃəz
bleachers
ˈbliːtʃəz
butcher´s
ˈbʊtʃəz
features
ˈfiːtʃəz
futures
ˈfjuːtʃəz
gnashers
ˈnæʃəz
haberdasher´s
ˈhæbəˌdæʃəz
indentures
ɪnˈdɛntʃəz
pictures
ˈpɪktʃəz
publishers
ˈpʌblɪʃəz
raptures
ˈræptʃəz
Scriptures
ˈskrɪptʃəz
Weightwatchers
ˈweɪtˌwɒtʃəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DENTURES

denticulation
dentiform
dentifrice
dentigerous
dentil
dentilabial
dentilingual
dentin
dentinal
dentine
dentirostral
dentist
dentistry
dentition
dentoid
Denton
dentulous
dentural
denture
denturist

WORDS THAT END LIKE DENTURES

attendance figures
death futures
facts and figures
financial futures
half measures
index futures
interest-rate futures
library pictures
manufactures
measures
plumbing fixtures
population figures
sales figures
significant figures
the Coal Measures
the pictures
trade figures
unemployment figures
viewing figures
weights and measures

Synonyms and antonyms of dentures in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dentures» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DENTURES

Find out the translation of dentures to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dentures from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dentures» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牙托
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dentadura postiza
570 millions of speakers

English

dentures
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डेन्चर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

طاقِم الَأسْنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

зубной протез
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dentadura
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

আলগা দাঁতগুলো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dentier
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Gigi palsu
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Gebiss
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

入れ歯
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

틀니
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Gigi palsu
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bộ răng giả
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொய்ப்பற்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कवळी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

takma dişler
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dentiera
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

sztuczna szczęka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зубні протези
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

proteză dentară
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδοντοστοιχίες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kunsgebitte
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tandprotes
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tannprotese
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dentures

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DENTURES»

The term «dentures» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.578 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DENTURES» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dentures

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DENTURES»

Discover the use of dentures in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dentures and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Textbook of Complete Dentures
New to this edition 1: New color photographs of all clinical procedures 2: Introduction to implant retained/supported overdentures 3: In-depth discussion of all denture occlusion concepts 4: New digital image collection for instructors
Arthur O. Rahn, John R. Ivanhoe, Kevin D. Plummer, 2009
2
Complete Dentures: A Clinical Manual for the General Dental ...
In this book,I wanted to describe the practical p- cedures and the science behind many of our actions in the clinic so that successful treatment can be applied to patients.
Hugh Devlin, 2001
3
Removable Partial Dentures: A Clinician's Guide
This clinical manual offers easy-to-follow instruction on removable partial dentures, thoroughly outlining this technique in a practical format.
John D. Jones, Lily T. Garcia, 2009
4
Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete ...
This text provides an excellent opportunity to learn about the treatment of patients with dentures, a topic rarely covered in other books, despite the fact that thousands of patients require them.
John Hobrink, George A. Zarb, Charles L. Bolender, 2003
5
Dental Laboratory Procedures: Complete dentures
(3E 1990) Discus
Robert M. Morrow, Kenneth D. Rudd, John E. Rhoads, 1986
6
Who moved my dentures?: 13 false [teeth] truths about ...
What is fact? What is fiction? Where do you turn for help and information? Through heart-warming stories, "Who Moved My Dentures?" answers all these questions and more!
Anthony Cirillo, 2004
7
The Case of the Hidden Dentures
The Case of the Hidden Dentures is the second in the series of John Braemhor mysteries.
Owen Magruder, 2010
8
Lippincott's Textbook for Nursing Assistants: A Humanistic ...
PROVIDING ORAL CARE FOR A PERSON WITH DENTURES Dentures take the place of a person's natural teeth, allowing the person to chew his or her food properly. Dentures that do not fit properly or that hurt the mouth when worn are not ...
Pamela J. Carter, 2007
9
Textbook of Prosthodontics
This complete book on the subject of prosthodontics comes complete Dentencies Removable partial Dentures, Fixed Partial Dentures, Maxillofacial prosthetics, Inplant Dentistry.
Nallaswamy, 2008
10
Implants in Clinical Dentistry
For example, some patients may consider themselves rather vain if they complain about the appearance of the dentures and so tell you that they cannot eat. lt should be possible to elicit the real problem, however, by a series of questions ...
Leslie C. Howe, Brian J. Smith, Paul J. Palmer, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DENTURES»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dentures is used in the context of the following news items.
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History's Forgotten "Denture Patent War" Spawned A Truly Bizarre …
It was all about dentures, or more precisely, a patent on dentures. Bacon was the treasurer of the Goodyear Dental Vulcanite Company, holders ... «io9, Jul 15»
2
Global Dental Implants and Prosthetics Market 2015-2020 …
The dental prosthetics market is segmented as crowns and bridges, abutments, and dentures. The market on dental bridges is further ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
3
From Anna Wintour bobs to too-toned arms: secrets of an older …
The products I was meant to advertise were dentures, hair products – things like that. At first, being in my forties occasionally worked against me ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
4
Woodbury company nets federal contract
ITL owner David Geffre has been making dental work — crowns, dentures, implants and more — for decades, first out of his home, later out of a ... «Woodbury Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Editorial: Scott's shameful veto
For example, Turning Points used part of the state funding to pay for dentures and related supplies, which run about $280 per patient; volunteer ... «Sarasota Herald-Tribune, Jul 15»
6
TCCH Presents Happy & Healthy Gums at Horizon Bay!
... dental hygienists and dental assistants that offer cleanings, fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, bridges, dental sealants and dentures. «TCPalm, Jul 15»
7
Researchers develop smart mouth guard to track teeth grinding
... he was developing a set of dentures that would alert a dentist if dentures had an improper fit, even if the patient hadn't complained about it. «MobiHealthNews, Jul 15»
8
Dental Implants and Prosthetics Market by Material, Stage …
The dental prosthetics market is segmented into crowns and bridges, abutments, and dentures. The market for dental bridges is further ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
9
Smart mouth guard tells users if they're grinding their teeth
Like those dentures, the mouth guard is equipped with sensors – in its case, those sensors detect how much force is being applied by the jaw, ... «Gizmag, Jul 15»
10
Nonprofit makes difference one smile at a time
“I can look in the mirror now and smile,” Jarvis said after receiving his first pair of dentures. “You feel so much better about yourself,” Macura ... «Florida Today, Jul 15»

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