差さし歯ば

noun

post crown; dowel crown; false tooth

Dental term for an artificial tooth fixed onto a post inserted into the root. In everyday conversation, 差し歯 is the common word for this type of dental prosthesis.

• 前まえ歯ばが折おれたので、差さし歯ばにしてもらった。

  My front tooth broke, so I had it replaced with a post crown.

• 差さし歯ばが取とれてしまって、歯は医い者しゃに行いかなきゃ。

  My false tooth came off; I have to go to the dentist.

noun

tooth of a geta clog

Refers to the raised wooden supports on the sole of traditional Japanese geta sandals. This sense is less common in daily life but appears in contexts discussing footwear.

• 下げ駄たの差さし歯ばがすり減へってきた。

  The teeth of my geta clogs have worn down.