*Evolution of denture and denture bases.*
Humbly beginning from being footnotes in the journals of Hippocrates and
Aristotle, the science of dentistry has seen disruptive changes in the past century
itself, let alone the last thousand years. Whether it was Pierre Fauchard penning
his influential book “The Surgeon Dentist” or the setting up of first ever dental
college in Baltimore, U.S, it has influenced human history itself by shaping up a new
avenue in the field of personal health and hygiene. From the ancient Egyptian and
Etruscan dentures to the ultramodern PEEK and CAD-CAM dentures, the history of
dentures too have come a long way, transcending the smiles, and hence the lives
of millions. With the advent of more and more advanced technologies by the day,
hopefully we can see more fascinating upgrades to dentures and denture bases.
Sivaduth RP (3rd BDS student)
Dr Anjana Ravindran (Faculty)
PMS College of Dental Science & Research, Trivandrum