Neanderthal Tooth Reveals Earliest-Known Invasive Dental Surgery in Siberia

A study of a Neanderthal molar found in a Siberian cave has provided evidence of the earliest-known invasive dental surgery. Researchers confirmed the individual was an adult but could not determine their gender.

20 May, 11:48 — 20 May, 11:48

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Neanderthal tooth from Siberian cave shows signs of earliest-known invasive dental surgery - study

The molar showed that the Neanderthal who underwent the dental procedure was an adult, though the researchers do not know the individual's gender.

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Neanderthal Tooth Reveals Earliest-Known Invasive Dental Surgery in Siberia

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