A blog about Biomaterials, Implants, and Devices
One of the early uses of materials in humans was in dentistry. Neanderthals and modern humans used toothpicks made of wood or bones. Even before humans started farming 10,000-15,000 years ago, more sophisticated forms of tooth-digging methods using sharp objects made of Flint were explored.
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The Mayans replaced their teeth with false teeth carved out of a ceramic material sourced out of sea shells called nacre or mother of pearls. These replacements with gem-studded teeth were not part of a dental treatment but for cosmetic effect. This procedure would have affected their eating habits but could have improved their smile.