Cosmetic dentistry in ancient times - a short review
Cosmetic dentistry in ancient times - a short review
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古代美容牙科 - 简短回顾
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2009
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A. Vukovi
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A. Vukovi
Paleoodontological research has proven that some form of cosmetic dentistry existed in ancient times. Intentional dental mutilation, dental decoration and modifications on anterior teeth have been widespread occurrences in many cultures. The fact that there are various names for these phenomena indicates different interpretations of data gained from research into this type of intervention into human dentition. Although archaeological specimens of modified teeth are usually isolated and damaged, they broaden our knowledge of ancient nations and human behaviour in the past. This paper describes examples of such intervention from Southeast Asia, Africa, pre-Columbian America and Europe, as well as Phoenician and Etruscan dental art. It is interesting that different civilisations with no mutual contact and very distinct cultures have developed such similar customs. This could be considered evidence that the sense of and need for beauty lies deep within human nature.
