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Abstract：
Pyrrhus of Epirus, widely respected and feared by his contemporaries, was a legendary figure in the ancient world. In this paper, we investigate Plutarch\'s description of the king\'s unique dental pathology. There are several possibilities to explain the ancient king\'s presentation, including several different types of developmental dysplasia. However, our conclusion is that it was likely due to a significant dental calculus overgrowth, often seen in the ancient Greek diet of the time. Whatever the underlying cause, Pyrrhus\' intimidating visage helped secure the king a legacy that lasts to this day.
摘要：
Epirus的Pyrrhus,受到他同时代人的广泛尊重和恐惧，是古代世界的传奇人物.在本文中,我们调查普鲁塔克对国王独特的牙齿病理学的描述。有几种可能性来解释古代国王的介绍，包括几种不同类型的发育不良。然而,我们的结论是，这可能是由于严重的牙结石过度生长，经常出现在古希腊饮食的时候。不管潜在的原因是什么,Pyrrrhus\'令人生畏的面貌帮助国王获得了持续到今天的遗产。
