Sawyer D R, Allison M J
Department of Oral Diagnosis, Pathology & Radiology, Loyola University of Chicago School of Dentistry.
Ann Dent. 1992 Summer;51(1):24-6.
Tooth mutilation or adornment in ancient Peru and Chile is discussed as well as that seen in present day Nigeria. Dental mutilation must be recognized (diagnosed) for what it is and discouraged in order to prevent dentoalveolar pathology and tooth loss.
文中讨论了古代秘鲁和智利以及当今尼日利亚存在的牙齿毁损或装饰现象。必须认清(诊断)牙齿毁损的本质,并加以劝阻,以防止牙槽病变和牙齿脱落。