partial denture

noun

: a usually removable artificial replacement of one or more teeth

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Once the euphoria of scoring the winning goal in overtime subsides and celebrations cease, Hughes will undergo a surgical procedure that most dentists agree is far superior to alternatives such as dental bridges or partial dentures. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026 Services offered include exams, x-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canals on front teeth and premolars (limited), and interim partial dentures/repairs (limited). Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 13 June 2025

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First Known Use

1860, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of partial denture was in 1860

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“Partial denture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20denture. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

partial denture

noun
: a usually removable artificial replacement of one or more teeth
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