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Medieval Jaw Found in Aberdeen Shows Early Gold Dental Bridge in Scotland
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.
- The man also showed plaque, cavities and periodontal disease.
- The study says it is the earliest known example of its kind in Scotland.
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