Polarizing Microscopy Identification of Chemical Diagenesis in Archaeological Cementum

Stutz, Aaron Jonas

doi:10.1006/jasc.2001.0805

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“…This relates to cementum maintaining an increased grip on the periodontal membrane and the tooth staying in place. The faster-growing band is further characterised by a highly organised arrangement of its collagen (Stutz, 2002). The thinner zones -build-up of fibre-free amorphous substance (Scott & Symons, 1974: 254) -are often more prominent in higher latitudes and more seasonal environments.…”

Section: Environment Cementum Deposition and Quantificationmentioning

confidence: 98%

Digital cementum luminance analysis (DCLA): a tool for the analysis of climatic and seasonal signals in dental cementum

Wall-Scheffler

Foley

2008

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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Cementum banding patterns have been used by archaeozoologists and wildlife managers for a number of decades to assess the season and age at death of mammalian populations. However, the observation and measurement of the nature of cementum banding, especially that of the final band, has proved to be difficult except under conditions of excellent preservation and advanced microscopy. The research presented here details a method for extracting luminance data from the banding patterns of cementum in order to quantify the optical properties of cementum tissue. By doing so, analysis of the relationship between cementum deposition and environmental variables is achieved. We present the results of a digital cementum luminance analysis (DCLA) on a sample of first molars from two species, Ovis aries, Soay and Capra ibex. The results indicate that significant relationships occur between seasonal temperature changes and cementum histology. Furthermore, we show that luminance values can be used to assess the geographical range of genetically similar populations. Our results demonstrate that the study of luminance is a vital tool for the quantitative study of dental cementum for both archaeological and ecological studies.

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Section: Environment Cementum Deposition and Quantificationmentioning

confidence: 98%

Digital cementum luminance analysis (DCLA): a tool for the analysis of climatic and seasonal signals in dental cementum

Wall-Scheffler

Foley

2008

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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“…When zooarchaeologists employ this technique it is generally limited to species identification, seasonality and taphonomy (e.g. Harsányi, 1993;Quitmyer et al, 1997;Higham & Horn, 2000;Nielsen-Marsh & Hedges, 2000;Stutz, 2002;Jans et al, 2004). Its application in general within the research setting is limited for both human remains and faunal material (e.g.…”

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Using microscopy to improve a diagnosis: an isolated case of tuberculosis‐induced hypertrophic osteopathy in archaeological dog remains

Hunnius

2008

Intl J of Osteoarchaeology

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The use of histology to estimate age, understand taphonomic history and diagnose disease in human skeletal and mummified remains is a well-known method. Even though non-human animals experience stress and disease similar to humans, microscopy is rarely applied to faunal remains to obtain a diagnosis. Histological results from a 16 th -century Iroquoian dog which had previously been diagnosed by macroscopic and molecular methods with tuberculosis-induced hypertrophic osteopathy (HPO) are presented here. Comparisons indicate that canid microscopic skeletal manifestations of HPO are reminiscent of human alterations caused by this condition. In addition, the microscopy reveals an aggressive form of HPO that was chronic in nature which could not be identified by either macroscopic or molecular methods. By providing an extension to the original diagnosis, the impact of a chronic case of tuberculosis is discussed. This study helps to emphasise the utility of palaeohistopathology in both biological anthropology and zooarchaeology, as it allows for a deeper discussion of the manifestation of HPO and the impact of tuberculosis on both dogs and humans.

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“…Stout, 1978;Hermann, 1986;Hanson and Buikstra, 1987;Garland, 1993;Hedges et al, 1995;Bell et al, 1996;Nicholson, 1998;Nielsen-Marsh and Hedges, 2000;Roberts et al, 2002;Jans et al, 2004;Guarino et al, 2006;Schmidt-Schultz and Schultz, 2007;Tersigni, 2007;Monsalve et al, 2008;Jans, 2008;Turner-Walker, 2008;TurnerWalker and Jans, 2008;Bell, 2012;Hollund et al, 2012). In zooarchaeological studies it also contributes to understanding the diagenetic processes that affect buried bones and teeth (Haynes et al, 2002;Stutz, 2002). Microscopic methods are also of great value for examining pathological conditions and estimating age at death of cremated remains (e.g.…”

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Paleohistology and the study of human remains: past, present and future approaches

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Santos

Keenleyside

2016

rev arg antrop biol

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The invention of the microscope revolutionized the course of human knowledge. This instrument changed the face of science and of previous beliefs, expanded the horizons of knowledge, and challenged philosophical and scientific thought, especially in the field of natural sciences and medicine. In the domain of bioarchaeology, the introduction of histological techniques was important; not only to identify body tissues and to diagnose diseases in mummified remains, KeywoRdS microscopy; dry bone remains; multiple approaches but also to understand bone and teeth microstructure, and associated patterns of response to environmental constraints. In this paper a critical review of the major contributions of histology to the growing body of knowledge in paleopathology and bioarchaeology will be presented, focusing on the current multiple applications of microscopy, its limitations, and its future challenges. Rev Arg Antrop Biol 18(2), 2016. doi:10.17139/raab.2016.0018.02.02 PAlABRAS ClAve microscopía, restos humanos, múltiples enfoquesReSUMeN La invención del microscopio ha revolucionado el curso del conocimiento humano. Este instrumento cambió la "cara" de la ciencia y de las creencias anteriores, amplió los horizontes del conocimiento y retó al pensamiento filosófico y científico, especialmente en el campo de las ciencias naturales y la medicina. En el dominio de la bioarqueología, la introducción de técnicas histológicas fue determinante, no sólo para identificar los tejidos del cuerpo y diagnosticar enfermedades en restos momificados, sino también para comprender la microestructura y dinámica de los huesos y los dientes, y los patrones asociados de respuesta a las restricciones ambientales. En este trabajo se presenta una revisión crítica de las principales contribuciones de la histología al creciente cuerpo de conocimientos de la paleopatología y la bioarqueología, con énfasis en las actuales aplicaciones de la microscopía, sus limitaciones y los desafíos para el futuro.

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Polarizing Microscopy Identification of Chemical Diagenesis in Archaeological Cementum

Cited by 80 publications

References 56 publications

Digital cementum luminance analysis (DCLA): a tool for the analysis of climatic and seasonal signals in dental cementum

Digital cementum luminance analysis (DCLA): a tool for the analysis of climatic and seasonal signals in dental cementum

Using microscopy to improve a diagnosis: an isolated case of tuberculosis‐induced hypertrophic osteopathy in archaeological dog remains

Paleohistology and the study of human remains: past, present and future approaches

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