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Medieval Scottish grave yields a gold dental bridge with surprisingly sophisticated design
Key Takeaways
- Archaeologists found a gold dental ligature in remains from Aberdeen, Scotland.
- The device likely helped retain a tooth or support a prosthetic replacement.
- Radiocarbon dating placed the remains broadly between 1460 and 1670.
- The find suggests advanced dental treatment existed well before modern formal dentistry.
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