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A dental tool with a long narrow handle and bristles, invented in China in 1498.

Toothbrush

Considered the first dentistry book, it covers oral hygiene, tooth extraction, and other dental procedures.

ARTZNEY BUCHLEIN (1530)

Published the first accurate book on dental anatomy, known as 'LIBELLUS de DENTIBUS'.

BARTOLOMEO EUSTACHIO (1563)

The first clear description of this membrane was provided by Eustachio, thought to be a gomphosis type of joint.

PERIODONTAL MEMBRANE

Known as the Father of Surgery, he published works that included techniques for tooth extraction and dental care.

AMBROSE PARE (1575)

The first comprehensive textbook on dentistry, published by Pierre Fauchard.

Le Chirurgien Dentiste (1723)

A title often given to Pierre Fauchard for his significant contributions to dental science.

Father of Modern Dentistry

A type of dental restoration introduced by Claude Mouton, specifically for decayed teeth.

Gold Crowns

A silversmith who practiced dentistry and conducted the first known case of post-mortem dental forensics.

Paul Revere (1768-1775)

Developed by Nicolas Dubois de Chemant, praised for being superior to ivory and not decaying in the mouth.

Porcelain Dentures

Negative imprints of teeth used to create a three-dimensional model, as referenced in PFAFF's work.

Dental Impressions

Dental condition where extraction is often the only treatment, discussed in PFAFF's treatise.

Gingival Abscesses

Teeth made from materials like ivory and bone, and the development of methods to replace lost teeth began with Fauchard.

Artificial Teeth

A field that began to develop emphasizing aesthetics in dental restorations, as introduced by Claude Mouton.

Cosmetic Dentistry

The study of the structure and function of teeth, significantly advanced by Bartolomeo Eustachio.

Dental Anatomy