Published October 3, 2025 | Version v2
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Tooth size measurements from the deciduous dentitions of 52 Spanish children.

  • 1. ROR icon National Research Center on Human Evolution
  • 1. Centro Nacional de Investigación sobre la Evolución Humana
  • 2. National Center for Research on Human Evolution (CENIEH)
  • 3. ROR icon University of California, Berkeley

Description

Dataset of mesiodistal and buccolingual crown measurements from 712 deciduous teeth (incisors, canines, and molars) belonging to 52 Spanish children. This collection is unusual and especially valuable because it represents at least ten associated teeth from each individual. Measurements were obtained following standardized odontometric protocols to ensure accuracy and comparability. Unlike other studies, here we provide all individual measurements, making it the first openly available reference collection of raw deciduous tooth metrics derived from a well-documented and ethically-sourced sample. These data enable exploration of variability in primary tooth size, facilitate comparisons with other populations, and support studies on growth, development, and child forensic identification. By making this original dataset publicly available, we contribute a valuable tool for multiple scientific disciplines such as pediatric dentistry, forensic sciences, bioarchaeology, dental anthropology or human evolution among other disciplines. 

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Related works

Is derived from
Journal article: 10.1002/ajpa.24371 (DOI)

Funding

Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology
European Research Council
ERC-2021-ADG, Tied2Teeth 101054659

Dates

Submitted
2025-10-03