partial denture

noun

: a usually removable artificial replacement of one or more teeth

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The clinic provides a wide range of dental services including exams, x-rays, cleanings, extractions, fillings, root canals on front teeth and premolars, and limited interim partial dentures/repairs on a per-person basis, according to organizers. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025

Word History

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 5 May. 2025.

Medical Definition

partial denture

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