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Medieval Jaw Found in Aberdeen Shows Early Gold Dental Bridge in Scotland
Researchers say a lower jaw discovered in Aberdeen preserves the earliest known dental bridge of its kind in Scotland, made with a 20-karat gold wire that likely held a replacement tooth.
Key Takeaways
- Researchers found a 20-karat gold dental ligature on a medieval jaw from Aberdeen.
- The wire likely held a replacement tooth, forming an early dental bridge.
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