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Bulletin of the International Association for Paleodontology, Vol. 5 No. 1, 2011.

Review article

On The Evolution of Human Jaws and Teeth: A Review

Yusuf Emes ; Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
Buket Aybar ; Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey
Serhat Yalcin ; Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey

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Abstract

The jaws and teeth of Homo sapiens have evolved, from the last common ancestor of chimpanzee and men to their current form. Many factors such as the foods eaten and the processing of foods by fire and tools have effected this evolution course. The evolution of the masticatory complex is related to other anatomical features such as brain size and bipedal posture, and leads to important proceedings like the formation of speech and language. In this review, the evolution of human jaws and teeth and its impact on the general course of human evolution is discussed.

Keywords

Evolution; Human Masticatory Complex; Jaws

Hrčak ID:

69510

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/69510

Publication date:

21.6.2011.

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