Rare 19th-century dental prosthetic worn by a wealthy person found in Portugal

Researchers identified a rare early 19th-century bone dental bridge in a burial in Porto, Portugal.

The prosthetic likely belonged to a wealthy person and may have improved appearance, and possibly chewing or speech.

It is the first documented fixed bone dental bridge recovered in Portugal, making it a notable archaeological find.

The study highlights the overlap of wealth, craftsmanship, and pre-modern dental care before modern dentistry.