The idea of ancient civilisations pioneering orthodontics is irresistible, but archaeology shows their gold dental work served very different purposes.
The image of ancient people sporting gold and catgut braces is certainly appealing and dramatic, but it doesn’t match the ...
Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ...
Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ...