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February 20, 2026International Journal of Osteoarchaeology

An Odontoma in Domestic Cattle ( Bos taurus ) From the Early Neolithic Site of Međureč (Serbia): Microcomputed Tomography and Histological Analysis

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NMNemanja MarkovićArheološki InstitutIDIvana DimitrijevićJPJugoslav PendićBioSense Institute

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Documents an odontoma in domestic cattle, indicating new insights into dental diseases in ancient populations.

Key Points

  • The research aims to document the earliest known odontoma in domestic cattle, analyzing its characteristics and significance.
  • Examined a fragment of a right maxilla from an Early Neolithic site
  • Utilized microcomputed tomography and histological analysis for detailed examination
  • Conducted species and tooth-type identification along with age-at-death estimation
  • Performed macroscopic and microscopic examination to characterize the lesion
  • Identified a nodular, irregularly mineralized mass composed mainly of cementum
  • Observed complex disorganized tissue architecture and nodular cementum hyperplasia
  • Found no evidence of inflammation or invasive growth
  • The odontoma likely represents a developmental anomaly or reactive hyperplasia

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Marković et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6997f9edad1d9b11b3452bb6https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.70086
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