Dentures facts for kids
False teeth for the upper jaw
Dentures (also known as false teeth) are meant to solve dental problems of humans. They should not be worn overnight. Famous people who wore them for years include George Washington. The history goes back as early as 7th century BC.
Images for kids
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Carved ivory dentures from the 18th century. Left is lower/mandibular; upper/maxillary is at right.
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Pierre Fauchard described the construction of dentures using a metal frame, animal bone teeth, and leaf springs in 1728.
See also
In Spanish: Prótesis dental para niños
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