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   When were dental fillings invented?

   • The earliest evidence of preparing cavities and filling them with dental filling material dates back to at least 13000 years. The history of dental fillings has been analogous to the history of modern dentistry. Wikimedia Commons Dental cavities have been a matter of concern to humankind for the past thousands of years.

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   What are dental fillings made of?

   • Tooth fillings have been around for centuries, with evidence of ancient civilizations using various materials to fill cavities. The earliest known dental fillings were made of beeswax, resin, and tar. These materials were not very durable and often fell out, leading to further decay and tooth loss.

   The Evolution of Tooth Fillings: A Journey from Silver to Composite

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   How have dental fillings evolved?

   • Dental Fillings have evolved with time but the quest for the perfect material continues. It was in the early 1800s when various metals could be used for filling after heating. The addition of mercury allowed metallic fillings to be packed in a cold state inside the cavity.

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   What were dental fillings used for in the 1800s?

   • The early 1800s saw the advent of the dental chair and dental drill. Various metals were used for fillings, including gold, platinum, silver and lead. Often teeth were extracted rather than filled if the filling material was too expensive. Tin was used as a filling material in the 1820s and was a cheap and therefore popular option.

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   When was amalgam dental filling invented?

   • Amalgam which is still used in modern dentistry has origins dating back to 600AD. The amalgam dental filling was first introduced in the year of 659 during the Tang dynasty in the Chinese medical text, Xinxiu Benaco written by Su Gong. The text illustrated using of an amalgamation of tin and silver to fill the cavities in the tooth.

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   Which dental filling materials are used in the 21st century?

   • The dental filling materials seen in use in the 21st Century include these following materials: 1. Gold Fillings- Gold dental fillings also known as inlays and onlays are metallic fillings that are an alloy of gold, copper, and other metals.

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   Mar 7, 2023 · The earliest dental filling which has survived enough to be studied dates back to 6500 years ago in the Neolithic human tooth. Researchers discovered a 6500-year-old human mandible from a cave in Trieste, Italy where the cracked canine bore traces of filling with beeswax.

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   Oct 7, 2021 · Dental fillings evolved throughout history, but many find it surprising how early modern materials appeared. This timeline isn’t comprehensive, but it shows several highlights of the evolution of modern fillings.

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   Nov 16, 2023 · Tooth fillings have been around for centuries, with evidence of ancient civilizations using various materials to fill cavities. The earliest known dental fillings were made of beeswax, resin, and tar. These materials were not very durable and often fell out, leading to further decay and tooth loss.

6. www.nature.com › articles › sjThe role of teeth in human evolution | British Dental Journal

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   Sep 27, 2013 · The changes in the oral microbiota and dietary shifts between Neolithic and Industrial era populations have been revealed by sequencing ancient calcified dental plaque (Figs 1, 2).

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   Jan 22, 2021 · Dental issues have plagued humankind throughout history and evidence of preparing and filling cavities dates back at least 13,000 years. Here's a look at some of the different materials used to fill cavities over the years.

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Dental fillings date back thousands of years. Around 7000 BC, civilizations used various materials such as beeswax, resin, and gold in an attempt to fill cavities. The quest for a more durable dental filling material led to experimentation with silver, lead, and even wood and cork.

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    Feb 4, 2022 · Holes in teeth have been filled for centuries. Dental fillings are used to fill openings in a tooth where the dentist has drilled out cavities and the surrounding enamel to prevent further tooth decay; the filling restores the functionality and appearance of the tooth.