bridgework
noun
bridge·work
| \ ˈbrij-ˌwərk
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Definition of bridgework
: dental bridges
also
: prosthodontics concerned with the construction of dental bridges
Examples of bridgework in a Sentence
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As part of Stalin's campaign to suppress the truth, she was taken to the Soviet Union and sentenced to 10 years in a gulag, six of them in solitary confinement, for assisting with Hitler's bridgework. — Jefferson Chase, USA TODAY, "Hitler's teeth analysis dispels myths of Nazi leader's survival," 21 May 2018 The Soviets compared the corpse's teeth, which contained conspicuous and unusual prostheses and bridgework, with descriptions provided by the dental assistant Kathe Heusermann. — Jefferson Chase, USA TODAY, "Hitler's teeth analysis dispels myths of Nazi leader's survival," 21 May 2018 The Hagan-Burke path will be slightly rerouted to make way for the bridgework. — Chris Sikich, Indianapolis Star, "Carmel, Hamilton County join forces for new $21.8M Keystone access ramp," 25 Oct. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bridgework.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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