• Foreword Phillip Tobias-- Preface-- Introduction--
• 1. Measurement of tooth size--
• 2. Comparative odontometry--
• 3. Odontometric trends--
• 4. Sexual dimorphism in tooth size--
• 5. Odontometric variability--
• 6. Compensatory tooth size interactions--
• 7. Fluctuating odontometric asymmetry--
• 8. Allometric relations of tooth size--
• 9. Odontometric appendix-- References-- Index.
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An appreciation of the genetic and environmental determinants of tooth size is fundamental to an understanding of the metric variation of teeth in humans. Thus, besides imparting a sound knowledge of the theories of dental inheritance, development and evolution, this book has an important role in demonstrating the diverse practical applications of odontometrics. A particular feature of the book is the inclusion of numerous tables which bring together a vast body of information on tooth size in different population groups. Students of oral biology, orthodontics, physical anthropology, human biology, forensic science and archaeology will find this work of great value as a text and reference source. As Professor Phillip Tobias writes in the foreword, 'The breadth of Dr Kieser's reading, and his mastery of a staggering array of anthropological, evolutionary, embryological, orthodontic and statistical concepts shine through every page of this work'.
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• Structure of the oral tissues
• General embryology
• Embryology of the head, face, and oral cavity
• Cytoskeleton, cell junctions, fibroblasts, and extracellular matrix
• Development of the tooth and its supporting tissues
• Bone
• Enamel : composition, formation, and structure
• Dentin-pulp complex
• Periodontium
• Physiologic tooth movement : eruption and shedding
• Salivary glands
• Oral mucosa
• Temporomandibular joint
• Facial growth and development
• Repair and regeneration of oral tissues.

• List of contributors--
• 1. Introduction G. Richard Scott and Joel D. Irish--
• 2. Bite marks in tule quids: the life and times of a dental anthropologist Christy G. Turner, II--
• 3. Twin and family studies of human dental crown morphology: genetic, epigenetic and environmental determinants of the modern human dentition Toby Hughes and Grant Townsend--
• 4. Teeth, morphogenesis, and levels of variation in the human Carabelli trait Debbie Guatelli-Steinberg, John P. Hunter, Ryan M. Durner, Stephanie Moormann, Theresia C. Weston and Tracy K. Betsinger--
• 5. The expression of human sex chromosome genes in oral and craniofacial growth Lassi Alvesalo--
• 6. Significant among-population associations found between dental characters and environmental factors Yuji Mizoguchi--
• 7. Using geometric morphometrics to study the mechanisms that pattern primate dental variation Oliver T. Rizk, Theresa M. Grieco, Michael W. Holmes and Leslea J. Hlusko--
• 8. Evolution of hominin postcanine macromorphology: a comparative meta-analysis Kes Schroer and Bernard Wood--
• 9. Dental morphology of European Middle Pleistocene populations Maria Martinon-Torres, Jose Maria Bermudez de Castro, Laura Martin-Frances, Ana Gracia-Tellez, Ignacio Martinez and Juan Luis Arsuaga--
• 10. What does it mean to be dentally 'modern'? Shara E. Bailey and Jean-Jacques Hublin--
• 11. From outer to inner structural morphology in dental anthropology: integration of the third dimension in the visualization and quantitative analysis of fossil remains Roberto Macchiarelli, Priscilla Bayle, Luca Bondioli, Arnaud Mazurier and Clement Zanolli--
• 12. Afridonty: the 'Sub-Saharan African Dental Complex' revisited Joel D. Irish--
• 13. Basque dental morphology and the 'Eurodont' dental pattern G. Richard Scott, Alberto Anta, Conchita de la Rua and Roman Schomberg--
• 14. A first look at the dental morphometrics of early Palauans Greg C. Nelson and Scott M. Fitzpatrick--
• 15. Grades, gradients, and geography: a dental morphometric approach to the population history of South Asia Brian E. Hemphill--
• 16. Do all Asians look alike? A dental nonmetric analysis of population diversity at the dawn of the Chinese empire (770 BC-AD 420) Christine Lee and Linhu Zhang--
• 17. Sinodonty and beyond: hemispheric, regional, and intracemetery approaches to studying dental morphological variation in the New World Christopher M. Stojanowski, Kent M. Johnson and William N. Duncan--
• 18. Crown morphology of Malay deciduous teeth: trait frequencies and biological affinities John R. Lukacs and Sri Kuswandari--
• 19. Geographic structure of dental variation in the major human populations of the world Tsunehiko Hanihara--
• 20. New approaches to the use of dental morphology in forensic contexts Heather J. H. Edgar and Stephen D. Ousley--
• 21. Wears the problem? Examining the effect of dental wear on studies of crown morphology Scott E. Burnett, Joel D. Irish and Michael R. Fong-- Index.
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Researchers have long had an interest in dental morphology as a genetic proxy to reconstruct population history. Much interest was fostered by the use of standard plaques and associated descriptions that comprise the Arizona State University Dental Anthropology System, developed by Christy G. Turner, II and students. This system has served as the foundation for hundreds of anthropological studies for over 30 years. In recognition of that success, this volume brings together some of the world's leading dental morphologists to expand upon the concepts and methods presented in the popular The Anthropology of Modern Human Teeth (Cambridge University Press, 1997), leading the reader from method to applied research. After a preparatory section on the current knowledge of heritability and gene expression, a series of case studies demonstrate the utility of dental morphological study in both fossil and more recent populations (and individuals), from local to global scales.
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• Part I. Genes, Molecules and Tooth Initiation:
• 1. Homeobox genes in initiation and shape of teeth during development in mammalian embryos Paul T. Sharpe--
• 2. Return of lost structure in the developmental control of tooth shape Jukka Jernvall and Irma Thesleff--
• 3. Molecules implicated in odontoblast terminal differentiation and dentinogenesis J. V. Ruch and H. Lesot--
• 4. Enamel biomineralization: the assembly and disassembly of the protein extracellular organic matrix Alan G. Fincham, Janet Moradian-Oldak, Michael L. Paine, Malcolm L. Snead and Margarita Zeichner-David-- Part II. Tooth Tissues: Development and Evolution:
• 5. Evolutionary origins of dentine in the fossil record of early vertebrates: diversity, development and function Moya Smith and Ivan Sansom--
• 6. Pulpo-dentinal interactions in development and repair of dentine Tony Smith--
• 7. Prismless enamel in amniotes: terminology, function and evolution P. Martin Sander--
• 8. Two different strategies in enamel differentiatioerentiation: marsupialia versus eutheria W. von Koenigswald--
• 9. Incremental markings in enamel and dentine: what they can tell us about the way teeth grow M. C. Dean-- Part III. Evolution of Tooth Shape and Dentition:
• 10. Evolutionary origins of teeth and jaws: developmental models and phylogenetic patterns M. M. Smith and M. I. Coates--
• 11. Development and evolution of dentition patterns and their genetic basis Z. Zhao, K. M. Weiss and D. W. Stock--
• 12. Evolution of tooth attachment in lower vertebrates to tetrapods P. Gaengler--
• 13. Tooth replacement patterns in non-mammalian vertebrates B. K. Berkovitz--
• 14. The evolution of tooth shape and tooth function in primates P. M. Butler--
• 15. 'Schultz's Rule' and the evolution of tooth emergence and replacement patterns in primates and ungulates B. H. Smith-- Part IV. Macrostructure and Function:
• 16. Developmental plasticity in the dentition of a heterodont polyphyodont fish species A. Huysseune--
• 17. Enamel microporosity and its functional implications R. P. Shellis and G. H. Dibdin--
• 18. Pathways to functional differentiation in mammalian enamel J. M. Rensberger--
• 19. Trends in the evolution of molar crown types in ungulate mammals: evidence from the northern hemisphere J. Jernvall, J. P. Hunter and M. Fortelius--
• 20. Function of postcanine tooth crown shape in mammals P. W. Lucas and C. R. Peters--
• 21. Primate dental functional morphology revisited M. F. Teaford-- Index.
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In this field there has been an explosion of information generated by scientific research. One of the beneficiaries of this has been the study of morphology, where new techniques and analyses have led to insights into a wide range of topics. Advances in genetics, histology, microstructure, biomechanics and morphometrics have allowed researchers to view teeth from alternative perspectives. However, there has been little communication between researchers in the different fields of dental research. This book brings together overviews on a wide range of dental topics linking genes, molecules and developmental mechanisms within an evolutionary framework. Written by the leading experts in the field, this book will stimulate co-operative research in fields as diverse as paleontology, molecular biology, developmental biology and functional morphology.
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• Partial table of contents: Historical Perspective of Dental Anthropology (A. Dahlberg). Scoring Procedures for Key Morphological Traits of the Permanent Dentition: The Arizona State University Dental Anthropology System (C. Turner, et al.). What Big Teeth You Had, Grandma! Human Tooth Size, Past and Present (C. Brace, et al.). Selective Compromise: Evolutionary Trends and Mechanisms in Hominid Tooth Size (J. Calcagno & K. Gibson). The Dental Anthropology of Prehistoric Baluchistan: A Morphometric Approach to the Peopling of South Asia (J. Lukacs & B. Hemphill). Ethnic Differences in the Apportionment of Tooth Sizes (E. Harris & T. Rathbun). Standards of Human Tooth Formation and Dental Age Assessment (B. Smith). Estimating Age from Tooth Wear in Archaeological Populations (P. Walker, et al.). Measurement and Description of Periodontal Disease in Anthropological Studies (C. Hildebolt & S. Molnar). Anthropological Aspects of Orofacial and Occlusal Variations and Anomalies (R. Corruccini). Dental Microwear: What Can It Tell Us About Diet and Dental Function (M. Teaford).
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In 1963, a new, distinct area of anthropological inquiry was established - the study of the teeth as a key to the biology and behaviour of past and living populations. This book chronicles the dynamic progress made in the field over the last 25 years. It covers a diverse range of topics, focusing on a variety of research questions and investigative agendas of current interest to dental anthropologists.
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