Dental Perspectives on Human Evolution State of the Art Research in Dental Paleoanthropology 1st Edition by Shara E Bailey, Jean Jacques Hublin ISBN 9048174554 9789048174553

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Author: Shara E Bailey, Jean Jacques Hublin

S. E. BAILEY Department of Human Evolution Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Deutscher Platz 6 D-04103 Leipzig, Germany and Center for the Study of Human Origins, Department of Anthropology, New York University, 25 Waverly Place New York, NY 10003, USA sbailey@nyu. edu J. -J. HUBLIN Department of Human Evolution Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology Deutscher Platz 6 D-04103 Leipzig, Germany hublin@eva. mpg. de When faced with choosing a topic to as teeth represent, by far, the most abundant be the focus of the first symposium material documenting different species of in Human Evolution at the Max Planck extinct non-human primates and hominins. As Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in such, much of what we know about non- Leipzig, a paleoanthropological perspective human primate and hominin evolution is based of dental anthropology was a natural choice. on teeth. Teeth make up a disproportionate number Teeth have been a focus of interest for of the fossils discovered. They represent physical anthropologists over many gen- strongly mineralized organs of compact shape, ations. Teeth provide a multitude of which allow better preservation in geological information about humans – including deposits and archaeological sites than any cultural treatment, pathology, morphological other part of the skeleton. As a result, variation, and development. The presence of since the discoveries of the first fossils of culturally induced wear (toothpick grooves, extinct species, vertebrate paleontology has for example) reveals something about what been built primarily on analyses of teeth.

Dental Perspectives on Human Evolution State of the Art Research in Dental Paleoanthropology 1st Table of contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Dental Paleoanthropology

• The Importance of Teeth in Understanding Human Evolution
• Overview of Paleoanthropology: Key Concepts and Methods
• The Role of Dental Morphology in the Study of Ancient Hominins

Chapter 2: The Anatomy of Teeth and Their Evolution

• Basic Tooth Structure and Function
• The Evolution of Tooth Morphology Across Hominins
• Key Differences Between Human and Non-Human Primate Teeth

Chapter 3: Teeth as Evidence of Diet and Behavior

• How Dental Wear, Shape, and Size Reflect Diet
• Analysis of Tooth Enamel and Dentin for Dietary Habits
• Case Studies of Early Hominin Diets Based on Teeth

Chapter 4: Comparative Dental Anatomy of Hominins and Primates

• Comparison of Early Hominins with Modern Humans
• Tooth Characteristics in Australopithecines and Homo Species
• The Role of Dental Traits in Identifying Species and Subspecies

Chapter 5: Dental Morphology and Phylogenetic Relationships

• Understanding Evolutionary Relationships Through Dental Traits
• The Use of Dental Evidence in Determining Lineage
• Key Genetic and Morphological Changes in Teeth Through Evolution

Chapter 6: The Role of Teeth in Fossil Identification

• How Dental Fossils Help Identify Species and Evolutionary Stages
• The Significance of Dental Pathologies in Fossil Records
• Methods of Analyzing Fossil Teeth: Imaging and Morphometric Approaches

Chapter 7: The Evolution of Molar Teeth in Human Evolution

• The Development and Functional Adaptations of Molars
• Molar Size and Shape as Indicators of Evolutionary Changes
• Molar Comparisons Between Early Hominins and Modern Humans

Chapter 8: The Use of Dental Microwear in Paleoanthropology

• What Dental Microwear Patterns Reveal About Ancient Diets
• Techniques for Studying Microwear in Fossil Teeth
• Case Studies Using Microwear to Reconstruct Hominin Behavior

Chapter 9: The Impact of Tooth Eruption and Replacement Patterns

• Timing and Sequence of Tooth Eruption in Human Evolution
• Evolutionary Implications of Tooth Replacement and Dental Senescence
• The Role of Teeth in Determining Life History and Growth Strategies

Chapter 10: Teeth and the Timing of Human Evolution

• Correlating Dental Evidence with Chronological Phases in Human Evolution
• Using Teeth to Estimate Age and Developmental Milestones in Fossils
• Implications for the Dating of Key Hominin Fossils

Chapter 11: The Role of Genetics in Dental Evolution

• Genetic Factors Influencing Dental Morphology
• Advances in Genetic Research and Their Impact on Paleoanthropology
• How Molecular Data Complements Dental Evidence

Chapter 12: Dental Pathology and Health in Ancient Populations

• The Study of Dental Pathologies in Early Hominins
• Insights into Health, Disease, and Lifespan from Fossil Teeth
• Dental Health as a Reflection of Early Hominin Social Structure and Behavior

Chapter 13: Future Directions in Dental Paleoanthropology

• Emerging Technologies and Methodologies in Dental Research
• The Potential of 3D Imaging, Microtomography, and Digital Modeling
• Future Research Questions in Dental Evolution

Chapter 14: Clinical Applications of Paleoanthropology in Modern Dentistry

• How Understanding Human Evolution Enhances Modern Dental Practice
• The Intersection of Anthropology and Dentistry in Understanding Human Biology
• Lessons from Dental Paleoanthropology for Modern Dental Care

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