Beyond dirty teeth
Integrating dental calculus studies with osteoarchaeological parameters
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 14973035 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Anita Radini (0000-0002-2099-2639), E Nikita (0000-0003-2094-5047) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 653-654 |
| Pages | 3-18 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Quaternary International (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1040-6182 • E-ISSN: 1873-4553 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.quaint.2022.03.003 |
| PMID | 37089908 |
| OpenAlex | W4220892339 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 12 |
| References cited | 203 |
The study of ancient human dental calculus (mineralized dental plaque, also known as tartar) is becoming increasingly important in osteoarchaeology, human palaeoecology and environmental archaeology. Microremains of different origin (e.g. starch granules, pollen, phytoliths, feather barbules) as well as biomolecules and chemical compounds retrieved from its mineral matrix may represent an important link between past humans and their physical, biological and social environment, but they are rarely fully linked to the evidence from skeletal remains. This paper critically reviews the lines of evidence retrieved from dental calculus in relation to osteoarchaeological parameters, employing macroscopic, microscopic and biomolecular approaches, assessing synergy potential and limitations. The scope of this paper is also to contribute to the building of a much needed theoretical framework in this emerging subfield
Archaeology · Calculus (dental · Geography · Scope (computer science · Archaeology and ancient environmental studies · Computer Science · Dentistry · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Medicine · Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology · Geology
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| Unique citing works | 12 |
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| Citations per year | 4 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2026 (4) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 10 |