In situ observations on the dentition and oral cavity of the Neanderthal skeleton from Altamura (Italy)
Fig 5
Dental calculus and taurodontism.
On the lower right molars, as well on other teeth, dental calculus is present below the CEJ (red arrow). The position of the root furcation in RM1 is at about half of the tooth height and can thus be classified as hypotaurodont, following [20].