DENTIER, (F.)
\dˈɛntɪə], \dˈɛntɪə], \d_ˈɛ_n_t_ɪ__ə]\
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from dena, dentia, 'a tooth.' Denture A set or row of teeth, mounted on metal or ivory, to be adjusted to the alveolar margin. Dentiere are simple or double. To the latter, that is, to the full set, the name Ratelien is given.
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