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Importance of Dental Records in Post-mortem Identification: A Comprehensive Review

Mandar Todkar, Renuka Nagarale, Danish Suhaib, Sumayya Kazi, Nishigandha Waghmare, Sarim Khan

Asian Journal of Dental Sciences · pp. 201–206 · Published 2 Jul 2022

Abstract

Forensic dentistry or forensic odontology involves handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence in criminal justice cases. Forensic dentists are involved in assisting investigative agencies to identify recovered human remains in addition to the identification of whole or fragmented bodies. Forensic dentists have also been known to use their investigative techniques to identify burn victims by using the victims previous dental records. Forensic dentists may also be asked to assist in determining age, race, occupation, previous dental history and socioeconomic status of unidentified human beings.

Disaster victim identification human identification radiology identification forensic odontology DNA analysis; bite marks

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