Dates, Caries, and Early Tooth Loss During the Iron Age of Oman

Yule, Paul ; Nelson, Greg C. ; Lukacs, John B.

In: American Journal of Physical Anthropology, 108 (1999), pp. 333-343

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Abstract

Eine Ernährung aus fermentierbaren Kohlenhydraten ist bekannterweise hoch kariogen, besonders im Falle von zuckerhaltigem Essen wie zum Beispiel Datteln. Diese Ernährung ist bei der späteisenzeitlichen Samad-zeitlichen Bevölkerung Omans zu beobachten. 32 Erwachsene und 5 Jugendliche dienten für diese Studie als Erhebung. Vorzeitiger Zahnverlust war in allen Fällen nachweisbar.

Translation of abstract (English)

Diets high in fermentable carbohydrates are known to be highly cariogenic, particularly when contained in sticky food such as dates. This diet appears common in the Late Iron Age period Samad population of Oman. 32 adult and 5 juvenile specimens served as a sample in this study. Antemortem tooth loss occurs in 100%

Document type:	Article
Version:	Secondary publication
Date Deposited:	19 Jan 2010 13:10
Faculties / Institutes:	Research Project, Working Group > Individuals
DDC-classification:	Andere Teile der alten Welt bis ca. 640
Subject (Propylaeum):	Prehistoric Archaeology
Controlled Keywords:	Arabien, Samad <Oman>, Karies, Vorzeitiger Zahnverlust, Eisenzeit
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Arabien peninsula , Samad , dental caries formation , antemortem tooth loss , Late Iron Age
Subject (classification):	History of the ancient world to ca. 499
Countries/Regions:	Other parts of ancient world (Antiquity)
Paper series:	Series Volume Yule, Paul 1c