Citation

Sawyer DR, Allison MJ. Ann. Dent. 1992; 51(1): 24-26.

Affiliation

Department of Oral Diagnosis, Pathology & Radiology, Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1992, New York Academy of Dentistry)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

1352958

Abstract

Tooth mutilation or adornment in ancient Peru and Chile is discussed as well as that seen in present day Nigeria. Dental mutilation must be recognized (diagnosed) for what it is and discouraged in order to prevent dentoalveolar pathology and tooth loss.

Language: en