complete dentures
[/kəmˈplit ˈdɛntʃərz/]
nounpl: complete dentures
prótese dentária total
1. Prosthetic dental appliances that replace all natural teeth in the upper and/or lower jaw
After losing all her teeth, she was fitted with complete dentures to restore her ability to eat and speak.
Depois de perder todos os seus dentes, ela foi ajustada com prótese dentária total para restaurar sua capacidade de comer e falar.
2. A removable dental prosthesis that covers the entire edentulous (toothless) arch
The dentist explained that complete dentures would require regular adjustments and proper care.
O dentista explicou que a prótese dentária total exigiria ajustes regulares e cuidados adequados.
In Brazil, complete dentures remain a common solution for tooth loss, particularly among older populations, though dental implants are increasingly popular among those who can afford them. The term 'prótese dentária total' is the formal medical term used by professionals, while 'dentadura postiça' is common colloquial speech. In the USA, complete dentures are less common due to widespread availability of dental implant technology, but remain an important option for economically disadvantaged populations.
NYC Slang
fake teeth, choppers
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