Therapeutic Dentistry in Prehistoric Maryland – New Analyses from the Hughes (18MO1) Archaeological Site.

DiscussionThe shape of the cavitations do not follow normal pathological patterns of undisturbed occlusal decay in teeth. Further, evidence is presented that the excavative tool motion changes from rotational drilling to radial scooping the further posterior the cavitation is located in the oral cavity. Lastly, it is proposed that the reason for these modifications was therapeutic dentistry.

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Source: International Journal of Osteoarchaeology - June 4, 2022 Category: Science Authors: John B. Nase, Dana D. Kollmann, Dmitriy A. Dikin, Carolina Montoya Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research