tiburon Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 Hi guys, I'm a pretty experienced shark tooth collector. But I'm still a little paranoid when it comes to identifying repair/restoration, since I have seen a couple of exceptional restorations that would be very difficult for even a seasoned collector to identify. This is especially the case for restorations to the root; I think I can almost always tell restorations to the serrations and enamel. Does anyone have tips for identifying root restorations? Some people suggest looking at it under a black light, which I will of course do, but for root restos this doesn't always seem to be effective. This question comes up since I recently bought a very large Moroccan otodus (pic attached). I got it from a seller I trust not to knowingly misrepresent anything, but given the price I want to be very confident. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg.cu Posted December 20, 2017 Share Posted December 20, 2017 If I have a expensive tooth that I question has resto, I take it to my veterinarian and pay him $50 to x-ray. It will show if there has been anything done to it. 4 "Message me for info on Fossil Collecting in Cuba. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiburon Posted December 20, 2017 Author Share Posted December 20, 2017 Wow, I've never heard of people doing that before - thanks for the info. Is there anything in particular that you look for in the x ray or is it completely obvious (looks way different) if there is a restored piece? I assume the x ray you posted is all natural? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meg.cu Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 There is resto on this tooth. Anywhere you see darkness is a void. Not the fine lines running vertical on the blade, but darker areas on root and serration just below right root lobe. 3 "Message me for info on Fossil Collecting in Cuba. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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