Irregular Facets of Neanderthal Teeth (IMAGE)

University of Kansas

Irregular Facets of Neanderthal Teeth

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Toothpick grooves, irregular interproximal facets and other anomalies on the left P4. a. mesial face with a small toothpick groove on the mesial-lingual edge. Above it is a very lingually positioned interproximal wear facet (arrow); b. distal surface with a deep toothpick groove and an interproximal wear facet that has an abnormal lingual location (arrow); c. chips from the occlusal/lingual margin; d. probing striations on the mesial/buccal facet.

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David Frayer, University of Kansas

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