Dental Appliance (Noun)
Meaning
A device to repair teeth or replace missing teeth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dentist recommended a dental appliance to replace the missing molar and improve the patient's chewing ability.
- A dental appliance can be a bridge, denture, or crown, depending on the specific needs of the patient.
- The orthodontist fitted the teenager with a dental appliance to straighten her crooked teeth and improve her smile.
- After the accident, the patient required a dental appliance to repair the chipped and cracked teeth.
- The dental appliance was custom-made to fit the patient's mouth and provide a natural-looking replacement for the missing tooth.