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A rare dental anomaly, the protostylid (an extra cusp on molars), was found in four children. This uncommon tooth feature can aid in forensic identification, offering unique characteristics for victim classification.

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  • * Anthropology
  • * Forensic Dentistry
  • * Human Anatomy

Background:

  • * Human dentition exhibits significant morphological individuality, reflecting personal, familial, and population traits.
  • * A protostylid is an accessory cusp on the buccal surface of molars, typically uncommon and rarely problematic.

Observation:

  • * This case report details the rare discovery of a protostylid on the buccal surface of primary molars in four pediatric patients.
  • * The presence of this supernumerary cusp was noted during routine dental examinations.

Findings:

  • * The study identified a protostylid, an accessory cusp, on the buccal surface of primary molars in a small cohort of children.
  • * This finding highlights the variability in human dental morphology, even in primary dentition.

Implications:

  • * While uncommon, the protostylid's unique morphology can serve as a valuable identifier in forensic dentistry.
  • * This trait may assist in the classification and identification of individuals in mass casualty incidents and in bite mark analysis.