Words / B2

DENCH-uh-z/ˈdentʃəz/

Dentures are false teeth; a set of artificial teeth (usually plural): a set of dentures; wear dentures. A plate is a close twin; implant is fixed in the jaw; braces (this batch) straighten natural teeth. Dentures in the NHS table still need the age band. Mix-up: dentures vs dents; adventure; do not write dentures for a single crown unless the source uses dentures.

Meaning

False teeth; a set of artificial teeth (plural).

Examples

• “Dentures in the NHS table still need the age band, not a toothpaste slogan.”
• “Full dentures featured in the care plan, which is still a named appliance — quote the review date if given.”

Good to know

a set of dentures; wear / fit dentures. Close: plate / false teeth. Contrast: implant / braces. Trap: dents / a single crown. Biology and PSHE. False teeth — quote the age band or the review date.

Near in meaning

false teeth, plate, dental prosthesis

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