Ancient Egypt is where dentistry first emerged many years ago. Although dentistry was initially created to aid in health-related issues, Egyptians later established medical colleges that offered dental education, and they came to view dentistry favorably.
Ancient Egyptians began to study it professionally, and this greatly helped in resolving cases involving oral problems.
Different tools, including bone saws, hard scales, chisels, and other dental tools, were used to treat dental problems.
Cavities and receding gums were two more diseases. Ancient Egyptians were prone to attrition, a form of oral disease.
Historical evidence suggests that dentistry was first practiced in Egypt.
When treating teeth, especially the molars, the ancient Egyptians had a standard procedure in which they utilized strings to unite the molar teeth.
Techniques picked up while studying dentistry were always documented to make future dental treatments easier.
The care of teeth was documented, along with information on how to manage mouth injuries.
Despite studies on teeth therapy, it was still difficult to carry it out because teeth treatment called for extreme prudence.
When a person had a dental issue in ancient Egypt, the afflicted tooth was either extracted or a cavity was drilled in it.
“Archaeologists have discovered mummies with crude metal bands around their teeth and believe that the bands were used, to create pressure to move around the teeth.
It was also found that lost teeth were reattached by means of silver or gold wire to the neighboring teeth. But it is not completely proven, if these procedures were performed during the life of the patient or after death.
Because Egyptians placed value on the appearance of the dead, to ensure they were sent off correctly to the afterlife.”
