Definition of "denture" [den•ture]

• A partial or complete set of artificial teeth for either the upper or lower jaw. Also called dental plate. (noun)
• A complete set of removable artificial teeth for both jaws. Often used in the plural. (noun)

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• "I had just finished assessing the need for Mr. Ogren, a retired teacher, to have a partial denture, which, of course, he was resisting -- a denture is the last stop before the old folks 'home -- when Laurie poked her head in the door."
• "Instead, they are asking for specifics, such as denture cream and sandwich bags."
• "That's the only time I have done a kiddie "denture"."