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A quantitative analysis of dental attrition rates in the Santa Barbara Channel area
Author(s) -
Walker Phillip L.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330480115
Subject(s) - attrition , channel (broadcasting) , archaeology , geology , geography , mineralogy , physical geography , dentistry , engineering , telecommunications , medicine
The dentitions of individuals from archaeological sites located along the Santa Barbara Channel were analysed using quantitative methods which allow the accurate assessment of attrition rates. Comparisons of molar wear gradients indicate that attrition rates have decreased significantly through time in the Santa Barbara Channel area.