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Denture

usgb/ˈdentʃər/Volume
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Medical Device

Dentures are medical devices, so they are often discussed in dental care and health contexts.

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After the surgery, the patient was fitted for a denture.
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Not Natural

Dentures are not natural teeth; they're made to look real and sometimes this distinction is important in conversations.

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Though her denture looked real, she missed her natural teeth.
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Aging Context

Dentures may imply old age because they're more common among elderly individuals.

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As he aged, he considered getting a denture for his missing teeth.
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