As dentistry is one of the oldest medical professions and tooth decay is the most prevalent oral problem, fillings have been used for a long time, and their history is fascinating. According to multiple types of research, fillings are not a modern invention; the oldest found date back almost 7,000 years. Composite and amalgam are standard fillings, but centuries ago, dentists had to get a little more creative when treating the decayed tooth. Ancient Maya used jade to create f