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Minerals like jadeite, sepentine, pyrite, cinnabar, turquoise, hematite, and iron pyrites imbedded in these cavities can be observed in person at the Mexico City museum. To make the cavity on the enamel, the Mayans used a copper tube. The tube was spun between the hands, and powered quartz in water was incorporated as a means of making it abrasive. This action leads to the creation of a round hole on the tooth enamel. The stone inlays were grounded to fit exactly into the cavity. Younger children teeth have not been found with these modifications.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"tmblr-full\" data-orig-height=\"243\" data-orig-width=\"220\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/64.media.tumblr.com\/1ce3190d11d73d12a040cc4ab2f65056\/tumblr_pldvg1DIiq1t7uhqm_250.png\" data-orig-height=\"243\" data-orig-width=\"220\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><i>Image Source: Emmashavrick. Inlay dental modification. 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