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  • Primate Paleopathology
  • Primate Socioecology
  • Comparative Anatomy

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  • Skull and tooth pathologies are well-studied in humans but less so in other primates.
  • Understanding craniodental lesions in primates offers insights into their health and behavior.
  • Socioecological factors may influence disease prevalence in non-human primates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare craniodental lesion prevalence and patterns across six cercopithecoid primate species.
  • To investigate the relationship between lesion patterns and socioecological variables.
  • To explore potential links between dental pathologies, temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis, and social behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Evaluation of adult skulls from six species (Nasalis larvatus, Colobus polykomos, Cercopithecus mitis, Macaca fascicularis, Theropithecus gelada, Papio anubis) for multiple lesion types.
  • Analysis of lesion prevalence in relation to cranial suture fusion as an age proxy.
  • Statistical comparison of sex and species differences, pathology co-occurrence, and socioecological data.

Main Results:

  • Sex differences in lesion prevalence were observed only in Papio anubis.
  • Caries in Macaca and pulp cavity exposure in multiple taxa showed associations with other lesions, including temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis.
  • Male Papio anubis exhibited higher lesion prevalence, particularly in the anterior dentition and facial trauma, potentially linked to male-male competition.

Conclusions:

  • Craniodental lesion prevalence in primates appears influenced by socioecological factors rather than solely by age.
  • Dental infections may contribute to temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis in non-human primates, mirroring human conditions.
  • Skeletal lesion analysis provides valuable insights into primate socioecology and offers biological context for human health.