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Komal Ladha1, Mahesh Verma

  • 1Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi, India. komalladha@yahoo.co.in

Journal of the History of Dentistry
|May 14, 2011
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19th-century dentistry explored new denture bases to replace costly metals. Vulcanite and other natural materials became popular, marking a significant shift in dental prosthetics development.

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Area of Science:

  • Dental materials science
  • History of dentistry
  • Prosthodontics

Background:

  • 19th-century dentistry sought alternatives to expensive and complex noble metal denture bases.
  • The need for more accessible and user-friendly denture base materials drove innovation.

Observation:

  • The 19th century saw the introduction and development of various natural and synthetic (plastic) materials for denture bases.
  • Naturally occurring materials, particularly vulcanite, gained widespread acceptance and use.

Findings:

  • Vulcanite emerged as a highly popular denture base material, dominating the field for over a century.
  • The exploration of diverse materials reflected a significant advancement in dental prosthetic technology during the 1800s.

Implications:

  • These historical developments laid the groundwork for modern denture base material research.
  • The shift towards more manageable materials improved the accessibility and practicality of dental prosthetics.

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