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New insight into the origins and motivations for ritual tooth removal in ancient Taiwan

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This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies. Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility: fact-checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread by Sandee Oster , Phys.org A recent study published by archaeologist Yue Zhang and her colleagues in Archaeological Research in Asia has provided detailed insights into the practice of tooth ablation in Taiwan from the Neolithic through to the modern era. Tooth ablation is the practice of removing otherwise healthy teeth. In ancient Taiwan, this manifested in the form of removing some of the upper front teeth, usually incisors (I) and/or canines (C). The tradition is associated with the first Austronesian (AN) communities, who subsequently spread across the Asia-Pacific region. However, until recently, a comprehensive archaeolo

Illustration of regular dentition and tooth ablation patterns recorded in ancient and contemporary populations in Taiwan. Black teeth indicate removal. Credit: Archaeological Research in Asia (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ara.2024.100543 A recent study published by archaeologist Yue Zhang and her colleagues in Archaeological Research in Asia has provided detailed insights into the practice of tooth ablation in Taiwan from the Neolithic through to the modern era. Tooth ablation is the practice of removing otherwise healthy teeth. In ancient Taiwan, this manifested in the form of removing some of…

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