What are dentures called in Hindi and clinically?
In Hindi, dentures are commonly called “बत्तीसी” or “कृत्रिम दाँत”; clinically, they are removable appliances that replace missing teeth.
How do complete and partial dentures differ in coverage?
Complete dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch; partial dentures replace selected teeth and use a framework or clasps for support. Implant-retained dentures gain support from implants placed in the jaw, when that treatment is appropriate.
What materials may be used to make a denture?
A denture is made from an acrylic base, and some designs use metal or other framework materials with artificial teeth. It must be removed and cleaned as instructed, and the mouth should also be cleaned before the denture is replaced.
When does a denture need professional review?
Seek review if the denture causes a sore, slips while speaking or chewing, cracks, or no longer fits after changes in the mouth. Sudden facial swelling or severe pain needs prompt assessment.
Which denture type and maintenance plan suit your mouth?
Ask whether you need a complete or partial denture, what materials and support options fit your mouth, and how fit, cleaning, repairs, and replacement will be managed.
Frequently asked questions
Can this problem have more than one cause?
Complete dentures replace an entire upper or lower arch; partial dentures replace selected teeth and use a framework or clasps for support. Implant-retained dentures gain support from implants placed in the jaw, when that treatment is appropriate.
What should I do while arranging care?
A denture is made from an acrylic base, and some designs use metal or other framework materials with artificial teeth. It must be removed and cleaned as instructed, and the mouth should also be cleaned before the denture is replaced.
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Who wrote this page
This library is published by Dental Nation, a licensed dental group practising in the United Arab Emirates. Pages are written and overseen by the same clinical team that treats patients in our clinics, and are held to a fixed editorial standard for safety and accuracy.
This page is patient education, not medical advice, and cannot replace an examination. Anything urgent — facial swelling, trauma, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain — needs a dentist or emergency care now.

