Clinical term

complete denture

A removable replacement for missing teeth. A complete denture replaces a whole arch; a partial fills gaps; an overdenture clips onto implants or roots for stability.

Also called: partial denture, overdenture, dentures

Reviewed by Dr. Amit Sharma, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon · Last reviewed 3 September 2026

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