What does the cryptic crossword clue "Celebrity with false teeth and plaque (9)" mean?

The definition is "plaque". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). NAME (synonym of "Celebrity") + PLATE (synonym of "false teeth"); definition: "plaque" The answer is NAMEPLATE.

Celebrity with false teeth and plaque (9)

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