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Caries experience in Mediaeval Scots
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
|September 1, 1990
Summary
Dental caries were less common in Medieval Scotland compared to England. Tooth wear altered tooth anatomy, explaining the different patterns of decay between ancient and modern populations.
Area of Science:
- Paleopathology
- Dental Anthropology
- Bioarchaeology
Background:
- Dental caries (tooth decay) prevalence varies geographically and historically.
- Previous research indicates lower caries rates in Scottish populations compared to English populations during the Medieval period.