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Dentures are devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral cavity. There are two main categories of dentures, depending on whether they are used to replace missing teeth on the mandibular arch or the maxillary arch. There are many informal names for dentures such as dental plate, false teeth and falsies. ...read more from Wikipedia

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American Dental Association (ADA): Dentures
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