BRIDGEWORK

bridge, bridgework

(noun) a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

bridgework (countable and uncountable, plural bridgeworks)

(dentistry) A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth.

The construction or repair of bridges.

The component parts of a bridge.

Source: Wiktionary



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