A Promising Mandibular Molar Trait in Ancient Populations of Ireland

A novel morphologic feature on the human dental enamel of the permanent mandibular molars is described. The character, named MMPT (mandibular molar pit-tubercle), is situated mesial and occlusal to the position often occupied by the protostylid on the buccal aspect of cusp 1. Three grades of variati...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Jaimin D. Weets
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dental Anthropology Association 2009-10-01
Series:Dental Anthropology
Online Access:http://journal.dentalanthropology.org/index.php/jda/article/view/92/67