denture teeth
[ˈdɛntʃər tiːθ]
nounpl: denture teeth
dentes de prótese
1. artificial teeth that are part of a removable denture or false teeth prosthesis
The denture teeth were carefully matched to the color of her natural teeth.
Os dentes de prótese foram cuidadosamente combinados com a cor de seus dentes naturais.
2. replacement teeth made from porcelain, acrylic, or composite materials used in complete or partial dentures
Modern denture teeth are more durable and aesthetic than those from decades ago.
Os dentes de prótese modernos são mais duráveis e estéticos do que aqueles de décadas atrás.
In Brazil and the USA, denture teeth are commonly used among elderly populations and those with significant tooth loss. The advancement in denture teeth technology has made them more aesthetically pleasing and functional, reducing the social stigma previously associated with wearing dentures. In Portuguese-speaking regions, the term 'dentadura' is also colloquially used for complete dentures, while 'dentes de prótese' is the more technical/professional term.
NYC Slang
fake teeth, chompers (colloquial)
Related Idioms & Phrases
to get denture teeth - obter uma prótese dentária
denture teeth adjustment - ajuste de prótese dentária
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