The use of anterior gold basket crowns among remote Amazonian communities.
Anterior gold basket crowns are a type of restoration worn among remote Amazonian communities, primarily placed for cosmetic and social reasons. There is very minimal literature reporting the use of these restorations in present day communities. This form of dental modification is outlined in the following article, as well as documenting various cases that show the biological implications that these unconventional restorations can have on healthy teeth.
DF2 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital, Egerton Rd, Guildford, GU2 7XX.
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