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Comparative Study of Third Molar Between Neolithic and Modern Population

Objective: To perform comparative odontal morphology and impaction study of third molar between Neolithic and Modern populations. Methods: 80 single third molars, 235 jaws, were studied. Odontal morphology and impaction were analyzed in Neolithic populations. Results: There was significant difference in size of tooth roots and crowns between Neolithic and Modern populations. The root of the Neolithic ©ƒ Modern populations, but crown ©‚ Modern's. Others were close. The third molar in Neolithic could appear mesioangular impaction, horizontal impaction, impaction of low site. Conclusion: The size of third molar roots in Neolithic ©ƒ Modern's, and impacted characteristics were as same as Modern's.
Division: Chinese Division Meeting
Meeting: 2004 Chinese Division Meeting (Wuhan, China)
Location: Wuhan, China
Year: 2004
Final Presentation ID: 0
Abstract Category|Abstract Category(s): Scientific Groups
Authors
  • Gong, Yi  ( Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, N/A, China )
  • Zeng, Z L  ( Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, N/A, China )
  • Yang, S H  ( Capital University of Medical Sciences, Beijing, N/A, China )
    • SESSION INFORMATION
    Oral Session
    Oral Health Research