Denture Collection

India, West Bengal, Asansol, Display of dentures and dental equipment by a street dentist

Soldier At The Denture Shop. Artist: Schalck, Adam Ernst (1827-1865)
Soldier At The Denture Shop. From a private collection

Grecia the toucan, which lost most of his upper beak in an attack, eat with his new 3D-printed beak at Zoo Ave animal sanctuary in Alajuela, Costa Rica August 10, 2016

Testing teeth, illustration by William Heath Robinson
Testing artificial teeth in a modern tooth works, illustration by William Heath Robinson. Credit must appear as: Courtesy of Mrs J. C. Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library Date: 1947

Woman with bath towel and towel on her head in front of the mirror in the bathroom

Waterloo false teeth. These Victorian dentures were made from real teeth embedded in ivory (across top and bottom). They are called Waterloo teeth as they allegedly came from dead soldiers

Skull from Escoural Cave. Neoli?tco Middle-end. Archaeology
Skull from Escoural Grotto. Neoli?tco Middle-end. Archaeology Museum. Montemor-o-Novo. Portugal

Human skull, glow effect, 3D illustration

Creepy skull, 3D illustration

Howling Wolves -Canis lupus- in the snow, Hesse, Germany

Skeleton of a perished Wild Boar -Sus scrofa-, Elbe river floodplains near Dessau-Rosslau, Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Skull of a perished Wild Boar -Sus scrofa-, Elbe river floodplains near Dessau-Rosslau, Middle Elbe Biosphere Reserve, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Lion -Panthera leo-, yawning, Msai Mara, Kenya

Siberian Tiger or Amur Tiger -Panthera tigris altaica-, winter, enclosure

X-ray image of a human jaw with treated teeth, Germany, Europe

Lioness -Panthera leo- yawning, Msai Mara, Kenya

Hippo -Hippopotamus amphibius- displaying threatening gesture, Serengeti, Tanzania

Hippopotamus -Hippopotamus amphibius-, Serengeti, Tanzania

Hippopotamuses -Hippopotamus amphibius-, Serengeti, Tanzania

European Beaver -Castor fiber-, foraging, winter, snow, diurnal, Middle Elbe, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

DENTURES, 1900. Line cut

DENTURES, c1900. Line cut

The making of dentures. From an American newspaper of 1853
DENTURES, 1853. The making of dentures. From an American newspaper of 1853

A gold lower denture
A lower denture formed from a sheet of gold whith was cut and folded around the lower molars. The upper component is lost

Washington: Dentures
WASHINGTON: DENTURES. Set of dentures owned by George Washington, first President of the United States

DENTURES. Line engraving, n. d
DENTURES. Line engraving, n.d

DENTURES, 1853. Line engraving, 1853

Swallowed denture, X-ray

Advertisement for Dentures, 1926
Photographic advertisement showing a glamourous model advertising the importance of denture care

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"Denture: A Journey Through Time and Restoration" Step into the world of dentures, where teeth are tested and smiles are restored. From the whimsical illustrations by William Heath Robinson to the bustling streets of Asansol in West Bengal, India, dentures have played a significant role in our lives. In an age-old tradition, street dentists proudly display their dental equipment alongside rows of dentures. These skilled artisans bring back confidence to those who have lost their natural teeth. Their craftsmanship is reminiscent of Adam Ernst Schalck's poignant artwork depicting a soldier at the Denture Shop. But dentures aren't limited to humans alone; even animals like Grecia the toucan find solace in these prosthetic wonders. After losing most of his upper beak in a tragic attack, Grecia's life took a turn for the better as he was fitted with custom-made beak replacements. Dentistry goes beyond modern times too – archaeologists uncover ancient skulls from Escoural Cave that reveal early attempts at tooth restoration during Neolithic periods. These discoveries shed light on how our ancestors cared for their oral health long before advanced techniques emerged. The significance of dentures extends further than aesthetics; they hold immense transformative power. Just like a woman standing before her bathroom mirror with a bath towel wrapped around her head, they can enhance self-image and boost confidence levels. Even creatures as majestic as camels benefit from dental care. The skull found amidst Algeria's Acacus Mountains showcases how different species across North Africa have sought solutions for missing or damaged teeth throughout history. Whether it's through art, archaeological findings, or heartwarming stories like Grecia's journey towards recovery, one thing remains clear – dentures have been instrumental in restoring smiles worldwide. They serve as reminders that no matter what challenges we face or which corner of the globe we reside in, there will always be someone ready to help us regain our radiant grins.