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Impacted canine in a prehistoric skull

S Rajic1, Z Muretic, S Percac

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, School of Dentistry, University of Zagreb, Croatia.

The Angle Orthodontist
|January 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Impacted teeth, a common modern dental issue, were found in a prehistoric Croatian skull. This ancient case supports a multifactorial cause for impacted teeth, an anomaly seen across human history.

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Area of Science:

  • Paleoanthropology
  • Odontology
  • Bioarchaeology

Background:

  • Impacted teeth are a prevalent condition in contemporary populations.
  • Evidence suggests the occurrence of impacted teeth extends into prehistoric human populations.

Observation:

  • A well-preserved adult female skull from the Vucedol enolithic site (Croatia, 2700-2400 BC) was analyzed.
  • Cranial and facial indices classified the skull as dolichocephalic and mesoprospic.
  • Cephalometric analysis revealed bimaxillary prognathism.

Findings:

  • The maxillary left canine was found to be impacted.
  • The canine's crown was visible through a fenestration in the alveolar bone.
  • Radiographic imaging confirmed the impacted canine's position, noted as an isolated finding.

Implications:

  • This prehistoric case provides evidence for the long-standing presence of impacted teeth in humans.
  • The findings support the hypothesis of a multifactorial etiology for tooth impaction.
  • Understanding the historical prevalence aids in comprehending the complex causes of dental anomalies.

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