Authors
Charlier Philippe
Summary
We present here the complete methodology of the microscopic analysis of dental calculus deposits (DCD), a calcified residue frequently found on the surface of teeth, for both forensic and anthropological/osteo-archeological purposes. Its sampling and analysis seem straightforward and relatively reproducible. Samples studied by direct optical microscope (OM) or scanning electron microscopy (SEM) provide many cytological, histological, and elemental analyses observations, i.e. precious data for the identification of these remains, the reconstitution of their alimentation and occupational habits, and propositions for manner of death.
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