overdenture

Questions

What does overdenture mean?

A type of dental prosthesis that is not permanently fixed in place, but can be disconnected from the implant abutments with finger pressure by the wearer.

Where does overdenture come from?

From over- + denture.

How to pronounce overdenture

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2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “overdenture” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.