People have been worried about their lost teeth ever since they figured out how to recognize their own reflections. As a result, archaeologists have found many examples of primitive attempts to replace lost teeth with artificial restorations. While modern dentures are incredibly comfortable and lifelike, their ancient predecessors took quite a bit of trial and error to get to that point. Here’s a brief history of the evolution of dentures to help you appreciate just how advanced today’s restorations really are.
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