Dentures are medical devices, so they are often discussed in dental care and health contexts. 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. 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. As he aged, he considered getting a denture for his missing teeth.