Biomechanics Of The Neanderthal Anterior Dentition
The aim of my PhD project is to examine the masticatory system of Neanderthals from a functional and biomechanical point of view. By carrying out 3D modelling of bones and teeth from a wide Neanderthal and modern human fossil sample and by virtually reconstruct the simulation of their chewing behaviour, I will be able to assess if Neanderthal cranio-dental morphology was truly adapted to resist powerful bite forces.