dentures

Meanings

• noun

  Artificial teeth, usually consisting of a pink plastic base with false teeth fixed to it, used to replace missing natural teeth.

  - "John wears dentures in his lower jaw."
  - "Sarah's grandmother has dentures that don't fit properly."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dentures
urns , turns , earns

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Variants

List of all variants of dentures that leads to same result
denture , dentures , partial denture , partial dentures

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Etymology

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The word 'dentures' comes from the Latin 'dentare,' meaning 'to tooth,' and was first used in English in the late 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known set of dentures dates back to 2500 BC and was found in Egypt.

2. In the early days of dentures, they were often made from human or animal teeth.

3. Modern dentures can last up to 10 years with proper care.

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Related Concepts

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1. implant-supported dentures: A type of denture that is supported by dental implants, providing a more stable and secure fit than traditional dentures.

2. overdentures: A type of denture that fits over some remaining natural teeth, preserving those teeth and providing additional support for the denture.

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Culture

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Dentures have been used for centuries to replace missing teeth and improve people's smiles and overall dental health. In literature, dentures have been mentioned in works such as 'Tooth Taker' by Roald Dahl and 'The Old Man and the Sea' by Ernest Hemingway.

How to Memorize "dentures"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a set of false teeth sitting on a plate or in a glass of water. Visualize the pink plastic base and the artificial teeth attached to it.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dentures' with the concept of replacement teeth. Think of an elderly person with a full set of false teeth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Dancing Elephants Never Use Real Teeth.' The first letter of each word in the phrase corresponds to the first letter of 'dentures' and can help you remember the word.

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