Mar 092024
Dentures were patented in the United States by Charles Graham of New York, New York, in 1822. False teeth had been around for centuries, but those dentures were made from human teeth or animal teeth. His dentures were made from porcelain and were harder and more durable. George Washington wore dentures. Children could find out how many sets of dentures George Washington had.
In 1791 the first British patent for false teeth was granted to Nicholas Dubois De Chemant.
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I did some research, and you are correct. Nicholas Dubois De Chemant obtained both an English patent and a French patent. I will amend my post to indicate that Graham received a United States patent. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!