A Radiographic Study of the Head of a Child from Graeco-Roman Egypt

Abstract

In the case described a request to ascertain the age at death of a Graeco-Roman mummified head by dental radiographic means revealed some unexpected and interesting information. The radiographic study revealed extensive dental caries, an unexpected low level of wear on the teeth, and evidence of possible interceptive orthodontic treatment having been carried out on the child’s teeth prior to death. The authors argue that the latter may have contributed to the death.