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September 30, 2025American Journal of Physical AnthropologyOpen Access

Non‐Carious Cervical Lesions in Wild Primates: Implications for Understanding Toothpick Grooves and Abfraction Lesions

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ITIan TowleKKKristin L. KruegerKHKazuha Hirata

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Analysis identifies NCCLs, including toothpick grooves, in wild primates, suggesting evolutionary insights.

Key Points

  • NCCLs were found in 21 individuals, representing a prevalence of 4% across wild primate taxa.
  • Distinct lesion types were identified, including U-shaped lesions indicative of abrasion and smooth lesions suggestive of acid erosion.
  • Macroscopic and imaging techniques provided insights into the occurrence of NCCLs in both extinct and extant primate species.
  • Findings highlight the evolutionary implications of non-human primate data in understanding human dental conditions.

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Towle et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68dc12cc8a7d58c25ebb0d82https://doi.org/10.1002/ajpa.70132
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