Enlarged occlusal surfaces on first molars due to severe attrition and hypercementosis

Examples from prehistoric coastal populations of Texas

Dados Bibliográficos

ID8314439
AutoresAnthony G Comuzzie (0000-0001-9345-157X, Mitchell Institute), D Gentry Steele (Mitchell Institute)
Ano1989
Volume78
Fascículo1
Páginas9-15
Data de publicação1989-01-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoAmerican Journal of Physical Anthropology (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0002-9483 • E-ISSN: 1096-8644
EditoraWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/ajpa.1330780104
PMID2648859
OpenAlexW1969619772
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas10
Referências citadas19

During an examination of prehistoric samples from the Texas coast, individuals consistently exhibited a suite of traits on the first molars that included severe wear, hypercementosis, and resorption of the buccal margin of the alveolus. The occlusal surface of the tooth was worn below the cervical margin, with the subsequent incorporation of the buccal surface of the buccal roots into the occlusal plane. This expanded occlusal surface, which extends the buccal surface beyond the normal edge of the tooth, is composed of a combination of original enamel, secondary dentin, and cementum. There is a marked rounding of the buccal aspect of the occlusal surface. These conditions were noted in both maxillary and mandibular first molars. The resorption of alveolar bone surrounding the buccal roots resembles resorption associated with periodontal infection and is thought to be the result of severe levels of stress being applied to this portion of the dentition

Buccal administration · Cementoenamel junction · Cementum · Dentin · Dentition · Enamel paint · Mandibular second molar · Molar · Resorption · dental development and anomalies · Dentistry · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Medicine · Oral microbiology and periodontitis research · Orthodontics