Recent excavations in the residential quarters of Mohenjo-Daro have uncovered a specialized workshop containing micro-drills and skeletal remains that suggest a sophisticated level of ancient dentistry. Analysis of several jawbones found at the site shows evidence of precise drilling and the use of copper wires to stabilize loose teeth.
Archaeologists believe this structure served as a dedicated 'dental clinic,' the first of its kind identified in the Indus Valley Civilization. The findings indicate that the Harappan people practiced advanced oral surgery and perhaps even early forms of orthodontics to manage dental health in their urban population.