INVESTIGATION OF THE PRESENCE OF NON-CARIOUS CERVICAL LESIONS (NCCLS) IN ANCIENT ADULT SKULLS: ANALYZING DATA FROM PREHISTORIC AND HISTORICAL SAMPLES THROUGH A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW AND META-ANALYSIS

Investigation of the presence of Non-carious cervical lesions (NCCLs) in ancient adult skulls: analyzing data from prehistoric and historical samples through a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Objectives Historically, the prevalence of caries has undergone significant changes, particularly increasing with the industrialization of sugar consumption.When examining ancient populations, lower caries rates are discovered, attributed in part to dietary factors.These populations consumed abrasive foods, leading to occlusal wear and red

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