Open AccessLabial Tooth Wear and Culture
Author(s) -
P Puech
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
dental anthropology journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2769-822X
pISSN - 1096-9411
DOI - 10.26575/daj.v7i1.266
Subject(s) - anterior teeth , dentistry , prehistory , human tooth , incisor , tooth wear , dental anatomy , orthodontics , medicine , history , enamel paint , archaeology
Surface alterations observed on the anterior teeth of prehistoric humans suggest that incisors are involved in many uses related to ingestion, manipulations, and dental care activities. These culture-related uses can be distinguished in dental remains from throughout major periods of human evolution.
Accelerating Research
Robert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom
Address
John Eccles HouseRobert Robinson Avenue,
Oxford Science Park, Oxford
OX4 4GP, United Kingdom