Dental Pathology Approach in Archaeological Studies - Journal of Research on Archaeometry
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1- Faculty of Art and Architecture, Mazandran University, Babolsar, Iran , spd_bakhtiari@yahoo.com
2- Faculty of Art and Architecture, Mazandran University, Babolsar, Iran
3- Faculty of Literature and Humanities, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran
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Bioarcheology examines human skeletal remains with an emphasis on the interaction between culture and biology. Within this field, dental anthro-pology, as an interdisciplinary approach, holds a distinctive position in reconstructing the biological and cultural dimensions of past societies.  The main issue addressed in this study is to clarify the role and necessity of dental anthropology within interdisciplinary research. This importance due to the high informational potential of teeth in representing biological and cultural indicators, as well as their structural durability. The aim of the research is to introduce the capabilities of this field as a non-destructive method for analyzing human remains, with a focus on studying oral and dental diseases and reconstructing past bio-subsistence patterns. Methodologically, the research is fundamental in purpose and descriptive-historical in nature. Data were collected through library research and the review of specialized resources in physical anthropology. The findings show that evaluating indicators such as dental wear, caries, enamel hypoplasia, periodontal diseases, calculus, abscesses, and antemortem tooth loss provides valuable information about diet, general health, socioeconomic status, and behavioral patterns. Therefore, teeth are considered a key source in reconstructing the culture, livelihood, and adaptation of past humans to their environment.
Article number: 12
     
Technical Note: Review | Subject: Archaeometry
Received: 2024/08/11 | Accepted: 2025/11/29

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