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What was the main contribution of the Byzantine Empire during the Middle Ages?
What was the main contribution of the Byzantine Empire during the Middle Ages?
What was the purpose of Stoa Real during the Middle Ages in the Byzantine Empire?
What was the purpose of Stoa Real during the Middle Ages in the Byzantine Empire?
Who made major contributions to medical collections, pathological and clinical anatomy, and therapeutics during the Middle Ages?
Who made major contributions to medical collections, pathological and clinical anatomy, and therapeutics during the Middle Ages?
What was recommended by Alexander of Tralles to weaken a tooth during the Middle Ages?
What was recommended by Alexander of Tralles to weaken a tooth during the Middle Ages?
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Which period in history is considered as the Middle Ages in Europe?
Which period in history is considered as the Middle Ages in Europe?
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During which period did the Middle Ages in Spain occur?
During which period did the Middle Ages in Spain occur?
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During the Middle Ages, what did the barbers often neglect when performing dental procedures?
During the Middle Ages, what did the barbers often neglect when performing dental procedures?
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Who among the relevant figures in Middle Ages Spanish dentistry provided homemade remedies to relieve dental pain and for oral hygiene?
Who among the relevant figures in Middle Ages Spanish dentistry provided homemade remedies to relieve dental pain and for oral hygiene?
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What was the major contribution of Averroes Ibn Rushd (Averroes) during the Middle Ages?
What was the major contribution of Averroes Ibn Rushd (Averroes) during the Middle Ages?
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According to Bernard de Gordon, what did he advise before tooth extraction?
According to Bernard de Gordon, what did he advise before tooth extraction?
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What was Guy de Chauliac's major contribution in dentistry during the Middle Ages?
What was Guy de Chauliac's major contribution in dentistry during the Middle Ages?
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What did the 'caxales' perform as part of their dental interventions during the Middle Ages?
What did the 'caxales' perform as part of their dental interventions during the Middle Ages?
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According to Guy de Chauliac, what should be avoided to maintain dental hygiene?
According to Guy de Chauliac, what should be avoided to maintain dental hygiene?
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What did Pietro d’Argelata, a disciple of Guy de Chauliac, describe?
What did Pietro d’Argelata, a disciple of Guy de Chauliac, describe?
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'Hygiene and tooth extraction, use of gold in obturations, psychosocial importance of a healthy denture' were associated with which relevant figure during the Middle Ages?
'Hygiene and tooth extraction, use of gold in obturations, psychosocial importance of a healthy denture' were associated with which relevant figure during the Middle Ages?
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'Dental pelican with a wooden handle' was associated with which country and time period?
'Dental pelican with a wooden handle' was associated with which country and time period?
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Who rejected the indiscriminate use of opioids for the treatment of dental pain during the Middle Ages?
Who rejected the indiscriminate use of opioids for the treatment of dental pain during the Middle Ages?
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Who is known for the Epitome (or Medical Compendium in Seven Books)?
Who is known for the Epitome (or Medical Compendium in Seven Books)?
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In which century did the permanent hospitals associated with charitable principles contained in the Qur'an start to appear in the Islamic world?
In which century did the permanent hospitals associated with charitable principles contained in the Qur'an start to appear in the Islamic world?
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Who recommended cauterization with incandescent needles for pain management and extraction as the last option?
Who recommended cauterization with incandescent needles for pain management and extraction as the last option?
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Who is known for The Canon of Medicine, a medical encyclopedia?
Who is known for The Canon of Medicine, a medical encyclopedia?
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Who is known for Kitab al-Tasrîf (The Method of Medicine)?
Who is known for Kitab al-Tasrîf (The Method of Medicine)?
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Who emphasized the importance of detaching the gum from the molar and carefully extracting the tooth vertically?
Who emphasized the importance of detaching the gum from the molar and carefully extracting the tooth vertically?
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Who is known for rejecting tooth extraction and recommending the use of arsenic around teeth to loosen them if required?
Who is known for rejecting tooth extraction and recommending the use of arsenic around teeth to loosen them if required?
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Who was associated with the theory of psychosomatic approach and recommended cauterization with incandescent needles for pain management?
Who was associated with the theory of psychosomatic approach and recommended cauterization with incandescent needles for pain management?
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Study Notes
The Byzantine Empire's Contribution
- The Byzantine Empire played a significant role in preserving classical knowledge during the Middle Ages.
Stoa Real's Purpose
- Stoa Real was a place where people went to discuss and learn about various subjects, including medicine and dentistry, during the Byzantine Empire.
Medical Contributions
- Alexander of Tralles made significant contributions to medical collections, pathological and clinical anatomy, and therapeutics during the Middle Ages.
Dental Treatments
- Alexander of Tralles recommended applying a mixture of burnt bread and oil to weaken a tooth before extraction.
- Barbers often neglected to clean and prepare the area properly before performing dental procedures during the Middle Ages.
Middle Ages Period
- The Middle Ages in Europe roughly spanned from the 5th to the 15th century.
- In Spain, the Middle Ages occurred from the 5th to the 15th century.
Spanish Dentistry
- Arnald of Villanova provided homemade remedies to relieve dental pain and promote oral hygiene during the Middle Ages.
Averroes' Contribution
- Averroes Ibn Rushd made significant contributions to the field of medicine, particularly in the area of general medicine.
Dental Hygiene and Extraction
- Bernard de Gordon advised cleaning the area thoroughly before tooth extraction.
- Guy de Chauliac emphasized the importance of detaching the gum from the molar and carefully extracting the tooth vertically.
- Guy de Chauliac also advised avoiding strong wines, spicy foods, and intense emotions to maintain dental hygiene.
Caxales' Dental Interventions
- The 'caxales' performed various dental procedures, including extractions, during the Middle Ages.
Pietro d'Argelata's Contribution
- Pietro d'Argelata, a disciple of Guy de Chauliac, described the importance of hygiene and tooth extraction, the use of gold in obturations, and the psychosocial importance of a healthy denture.
Dental Pelican
- The 'dental pelican' with a wooden handle originated in Germany during the Middle Ages.
Opioid Use
- Guy de Chauliac rejected the indiscriminate use of opioids for the treatment of dental pain.
Medical Compendium
- Paul of Aegina is known for the Epitome (or Medical Compendium in Seven Books).
Islamic World Hospitals
- Permanent hospitals associated with charitable principles contained in the Qur'an started to appear in the Islamic world in the 8th century.
Pain Management
- Abulcasis recommended cauterization with incandescent needles for pain management and extraction as the last option.
Medical Encyclopedia
- Ibn Sina (Avicenna) is known for The Canon of Medicine, a medical encyclopedia.
Kitab al-Tasrîf
- Albucasis is known for Kitab al-Tasrîf (The Method of Medicine).
Psychosomatic Approach
- Abu Bakr Muhammad ibn Zakariyya al-Razi is associated with the theory of psychosomatic approach and recommended cauterization with incandescent needles for pain management.
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Test your knowledge of the context of the Middle Ages in Europe, including the Eastern Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Islamic world, and the Hispano-Arabic era. Explore the historical period from the collapse of the Roman Empire to the Age of Discovery.
