complete denture
[/kəmˈpliːt dɛnˈtʃur/]
nounpl: complete dentures
prótese dentária total
1. A dental prosthesis that replaces all natural teeth in either the upper or lower jaw, or both, resting entirely on the gum tissue and underlying bone
After losing all her teeth, she was fitted with a complete denture that restored her ability to eat and speak clearly.
Depois de perder todos os seus dentes, ela foi adaptada com uma prótese dentária total que restaurou sua capacidade de comer e falar com clareza.
2. A removable prosthetic device used in restorative dentistry to replace an entire arch of missing teeth
The dentist recommended a complete denture rather than individual implants due to the patient's bone density.
O dentista recomendou uma prótese dentária total em vez de implantes individuais devido à densidade óssea do paciente.
Complete dentures are more commonly used among elderly populations in both Brazil and the USA, though their prevalence is decreasing with improved dental care and preventative practices. In Brazil, the term 'dentadura postiça' is frequently used in casual speech, while 'prótese dentária total' is the formal medical term preferred by dental professionals.
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