RESULTS OF THE USE OF 3D SCANNING IN DENTAL ANTHROPOLOGY STUDIES OF THE MODERN POPULATION

Abstract. The article describes results of using a medical intraoral scanner Medit i500 to obtain odontological information in course the survey modern population western regions Republic Tuva within framework complex ethnographic and anthropological expedition TuvSU-CPI under leadership E.V. Aiyzhi. experience this occurred be very successful. From technical point view, demonstrated high efficiency productivity due scanning speed. use an opens up wide methodological possibilities conducting dental anthropology studies: first, digital images for further analysis instead wax prints, makes it possible expand research program by including number features both lingual vestibular surfaces crowns, occlusive one. Secondly, researcher has opportunity accurately fix sequence degree teething permanent change, which is important determining correspondence "dental" passport age children, ultimately assess processes growth development population. Thirdly, allows us study more detail morphology teeth, severity score feature. In addition, thanks scanner, we were able carry out on interobserver agreement assessment some traits.