Journal of Dental Research, Vol 64, 1311-1315, Copyright © 1985 by International & American Associations for Dental Research Online Journals
Dental attrition and craniofacial morphology in two Australian aboriginal populations
L. C. Richards
This study considers the craniofacial morphology of two Australian
Aboriginal populations with different patterns of tooth wear. Evidence of
regional variation in cranial and facial morphology is provided by
significant differences in a number of variables. In addition, the
intergroup differences in the correlations between attrition and facial
variables provide evidence of different adaptive and compensatory changes
occurring in each group in response to the different patterns of tooth
wear.