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denture
denture
Noun
pl: dentures
This term refers specifically to the prosthetic device rather than the individual artificial teeth themselves. While a person might have a single denture (a partial or a full arch), the word is frequently used in the plural "dentures" to refer to a complete set of upper and lower replacements.
In clinical or professional dental contexts, the term "prosthesis" is often preferred for its technical precision, whereas "dentures" is the standard term in general conversation and patient care.