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RU-022-109

Box/G Number: 
RU-022
Bone Number: 
RU-022-109
Pathology: 
Yes
Trauma: 
No
Taphonomy: 
No
Pathology List: 
Ante-mortem Tooth Loss
Dental Caries
Periodontal Disease
Sex: 
Probable female
Age Catagory: 
older adult
Additional Comments: 
The differential diagnosis for antemortem loss of 2nd molar is the possible congenital absence of the 2nd molar because there is very little space between the 1st molar and the 3rd molar socket
Photos: 
Mandible
Recommended for further study?: 
Yes
Further Study Comments: 
Amelia's thesis Also see above regarding tooth loss vs congenital absence
Does this bone belong to a (partial) skeleton?: 
Yes
Other Elements Attributable to this Individual: 
RU-022-001 to RU-022-125
Does this piece/fragment articulate with other pieces/fragments?: 
No
Skeletal Element: 
Cranial
Cranial: 
Cranial Bones: 
Mandible
State of Preservation: 
Complete