The History of False Teeth

What materials were used in ancient China and Egypt for dental replacements?

• Gold and silver

• Bamboo and human teeth

• Porcelain and acrylic

• Metal and nylon

Which civilization developed a less invasive method for creating dentures using animal teeth?

• The Egyptians

• The Chinese

• The Etruscans

• The Romans

What unethical practice was commonly used to obtain human teeth for dentures?

• Grave robbing

• Recycling old dentures

• Using animal teeth

• Crafting from wood

Who was known to have purchased teeth from slaves for dentures?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• Napoleon Bonaparte

What innovation did a Philadelphia goldsmith introduce to improve the durability of porcelain dentures?

• Mounting on gold plates

• Using bamboo pegs

• Using nylon bases

• Wiring into gums