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Tooth modification has been practiced throughout many time periods
and places to convey information about individual people, their
societies, and their relationships to others. This volume
represents the wide spectrum of intentional dental modification in
humans across the globe over the past 16,000 years. These essays
draw on research from the Americas, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and
Europe. Through archaeological studies, historical and ethnographic
sources, and observations of contemporary people, they examine
instances of tooth filing, inlays, dyeing, and removal.
Contributors discuss how to distinguish between purposeful
modifications of teeth and normal wear and tear or disease. This
collection demonstrates what patterns of tooth modification can
reveal about people and their cultures in the past and present.
Researchers have long had an interest in dental morphology as a
genetic proxy to reconstruct population history. Much interest was
fostered by the use of standard plaques and associated descriptions
that comprise the Arizona State University Dental Anthropology
System, developed by Christy G. Turner, II and students. This
system has served as the foundation for hundreds of anthropological
studies for over 30 years. In recognition of that success, this
volume brings together some of the world's leading dental
morphologists to expand upon the concepts and methods presented in
the popular The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth (Cambridge,
1997), leading the reader from method to applied research. After a
preparatory section on the current knowledge of heritability and
gene expression, a series of case studies demonstrate the utility
of dental morphological study in both fossil and more recent
populations (and individuals), from local to global scales.
This guide to scoring crown and root traits in human dentitions
substantially builds on a seminal 1991 work by Turner, Nichol, and
Scott. It provides detailed descriptions and multiple illustrations
of each crown and root trait to help guide researchers to make
consistent observations on trait expression, greatly reducing
observer error. The book also reflects exciting new developments
driven by technology that have significant ramifications for dental
anthropology, particularly the recent development of a web-based
application that computes the probability that an individual
belongs to a particular genogeographic grouping based on
combinations of crown and root traits; as such, the utility of
these variables is expanded to forensic anthropology. This book is
ideal for researchers and graduate students in the fields of
dental, physical, and forensic anthropology and will serve as a
methodological guide for many years to come.
Researchers have long had an interest in dental morphology as a
genetic proxy to reconstruct population history. Much interest was
fostered by the use of standard plaques and associated descriptions
that comprise the Arizona State University Dental Anthropology
System, developed by Christy G. Turner, II and students. This
system has served as the foundation for hundreds of anthropological
studies for over 30 years. In recognition of that success, this
volume brings together some of the world's leading dental
morphologists to expand upon the concepts and methods presented in
the popular The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth (Cambridge
University Press, 1997), leading the reader from method to applied
research. After a preparatory section on the current knowledge of
heritability and gene expression, a series of case studies
demonstrate the utility of dental morphological study in both
fossil and more recent populations (and individuals), from local to
global scales.
Bringing together a variety of accomplished dental researchers,
this book covers a range of topics germane to the study of human
and other primate teeth. The chapters encompass work on individuals
to samples, ranging from prehistoric to modern times. The focus
throughout the book is the methodology required for the study of
modern dental anthropology, comprising the scientific methods in
use today - ranging from simple observation to advanced
computer-based analyses - which can be utilized by the reader in
their own dental research. Originating from the 20th anniversary
meeting of the Dental Anthropology Association, this is a valuable
reference source for graduate students, academic researchers and
professionals in the social and life sciences, as well as
clinicians.
Bringing together a variety of today's most accomplished dental
researchers Technique and Application in Dental Anthropology covers
a range of topics germane to the study of human and other primate
teeth. The chapters encompass work on individuals to samples,
ranging from prehistoric to modern times. The focus throughout the
book is the methodology required for the study of modern dental
anthropology, comprising the most up-to-date scientific methods in
use today - ranging from simple observation to advanced
computer-based analyses - which can be utilized by the reader in
their own dental research. Originating from the 20th anniversary
meeting of the Dental Anthropology Association, this is a valuable
reference source for graduate students, academic researchers and
professionals in the social and life sciences, as well as
clinicians.
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