Dental Conditions Among Mimbres People Of Southwestern United States Previous To Year 600 Ad

Description:

Approximately 130 skeletons were unearthed at two sites. A total of 800 teeth were examined. The most marked characteristic was extreme attrition caused by sand and gritty material in the food. Less than 8 % of the total teeth were carious. Conclusion: The Mimbres people, with probably no oral hygiene or care of the teeth whatever, were better equipped for the thorough mastication of food than are their brother Americans of today - a lasting tribute to the value of diet in dental health. Two tables showing measurements of teeth, one photo of a thirteen-century-old impaction.

Protocol:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center Public Access

Community:

UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center

Category:

Anatomy, Dental, Miscellaneous

Original Date:

1929

Creator:

Moodie, Rl

Language:

English

Rights:

Records indicate that the UNM Health Sciences Library owns a copy of this item, but there may be a need to clear rights with a copyright holder prior to sharing with the public.

Source:

Surg Clin; 1919;71:1068-73

Identifier:

9900909

Subject:

Apache,Bone And Bones, Crania, Dental Caries, Dental Pulp, Diet, Environment, Food, Housing, Mandible, Skeleton, Skull, Tooth, Tooth Abrasions

Type:

Monograph