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Protocol for Recording Enamel Hypoplasia in Modern and Archaeological Caprine Populations
Author(s) -
Upex Bethan,
Balasse Marie,
Tresset Anne,
Arbuckle Benjamin,
Dobney Keith
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
international journal of osteoarchaeology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.738
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1099-1212
pISSN - 1047-482X
DOI - 10.1002/oa.2227
Subject(s) - shetland , dentition , enamel hypoplasia , hypoplasia , archaeology , mesolithic , coronal plane , cementum , enamel paint , paleopathology , dentistry , geography , biology , art , anatomy , medicine , dentin , forestry
This paper outlines the first methodology for recording dental enamel hypoplasia in the high‐crowned dentition of modern and archaeological caprine teeth. The method has been developed and trialed on five caprine populations from Orkney (UK); two modern populations (Shetland and North Ronaldsay breeds) and three Neolithic assemblages from the archaeological sites of Knap of Howar, Skara Brae and Holm of Papa Westray. Problems associated with differential tooth wear, as well as the presence of coronal cementum, are discussed, and recommendations are given on the identification and recording of hypoplastic dental defects in caprines. Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.