What are false teeth?

False teeth are artificial teeth that act as replacements for missing natural teeth, according to WebMD. They are also known as dentures and can be removed and fitted back into the jaw at any time. False teeth are typically metallic or plastic.

False teeth can either be complete or partial, states WebMD. People who lack all their natural teeth use complete false teeth, while partial false teeth are used by those with a few missing natural teeth. To make false teeth, a dentist measures a patient's jaws and tries to create various models that fit the jaw. The patient tries these models until a suitable fit is achieved before the doctor makes the final false teeth.