scholarly journals Evaluation of palatal rugoscopy in dentulous and edentulous cases for human identification in forensic dentistry

2014 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 119
Author(s):  
Rogério José Scandiuzzi ◽  
Jéssica Cecília de Almeida ◽  
Ricardo Henrique Alves da Silva
Keyword(s):  
Human Identification ◽  
Forensic Dentistry

scholarly journals Identifying missing people: the contribution of forensic dentistry and DNA

2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (6) ◽  
pp. 313-318
Author(s):  
Luciene Menrique CORRADI ◽  
Denise Vieira TRAVASSOS ◽  
Sylvia Cury COSTE ◽  
Rosa Núbia Vieira de MOURA ◽  
Efigênia Ferreira e FERREIRA
Keyword(s):  
Forensic Anthropology ◽  
Dna Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Human Identification ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Institute ◽  
Forensic Dentistry ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dental Examination

Abstract Introduction Human identification is considered one of the major steps concerning missing people. The Forensic Anthropology Sector of Legal Medical Institutes identifies corpses. Forensic dentistry and DNA tests stand out among the existing standard tests. Objective This article aimed to evaluate human identification effectiveness through forensic dental examination performed in the forensic anthropology sector in a Forensic Medical Institute, comparing them with DNA analyses. Methodology This is a cross-sectional study using secondary data available in the department´s database, from 2008 to 2014, concerning identification procedures using forensic dentistry and DNA techniques. Result The analysis of the examinations eligible to this study (241) showed that DNA analysis was the method used for identification in 79.3% of the cases and forensic dental examinations were used in 20.7% of the cases. As for the type of biological material used during these examinations, unidentified corpses corresponded to 131 cases (53.9%), skeleton structures corresponded to 109 cases (44.9%) and there were 3 cases of body segments (1.2%). When analyzing the time spent to complete the tests, dental examinations were faster than DNA tests. The time spent for forensic dental examination does not depend on the type of dental documentation evaluated. Conclusion The analysis of the results in this study showed that human identification through forensic dentistry is effective, rapid and less costly, contributing to greater agility in solving issues related to locating missing people.

scholarly journals Identification of Sex Using Linear Skull Measures: The Importance of Imaging in Biotechnology

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 54-58
Author(s):  
Alile Carmo ◽  
Ana Carolina Mariz ◽  
Leandro Santos ◽  
Marianna Torres ◽  
Raí Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ethnic Group ◽  
Computer Tomography ◽  
Human Identification ◽  
Human Remains ◽  
Ct Scans ◽  
Forensic Dentistry ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Linear Measurements ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Identification Process

There are several methods used in the identification process of human remains. The most of them are based on comparing of antemortem and postmortem data available. Although the technique of fingerprinting is considered more accurate in many cases, it cannot be used when the bodies are mutilated, decomposed, burned, or fragmented. This article aims to compare the metric values obtained by Galvão (1994) and Saliba (2001) to differentiate male and female through dry skulls, using the measurement of the Radiocef Studio 2 Program. It was used 16 teleradiographs (11 females and 5 males). The linear measurements used in this article were: 1. The bodies stature of the mandible; and 2. Distance Nasium-Front Nasal Spine. Several radiological techniques are used to aid the human identification process for determining sex, ethnic group, and age. The analyses of X-rays and Computer Tomography (CT) scans, antemortem and postmortem, have been an important tool for human identification in forensic dentistry, especially with the refinement of techniques acquired with the advancement of radiology and CT scans. We concluded that the knowledge of the best method by forensic dentists with a careful application of the technique and report’s interpretation is essential to fulfilling the necessary characteristics for a successful identification of sex using skull measures.

scholarly journals A IMPORTÂNCIA DO ODONTOLEGISTA E DOCUMENTAÇÃO ODONTOLÓGICA PARA RESOLUÇÕES PERICIAIS JURÍDICAS E FORENSE

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Cosmo Helder Ferreira da Silva ◽  
Antonio Celino Holanda Jardim Junior ◽  
Luiz Filipe Barbosa Martins
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Forensic Anthropology ◽  
Human Identification ◽  
Legal Liability ◽  
Forensic Dentistry ◽  
Specific Knowledge ◽  
Scientific Papers ◽  
Dental Records ◽  
Legal Processes ◽  
Legal Reporting

A odontologia legal é uma especialidade imprescindível para soluções de casos jurídicos por negligência ou imprudência no ramo da odontologia, em processos éticos e pode estar relacionada a atuação da busca pela identidade biológica, como identificação de corpos não identificados com auxílio de documentos odontológicos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi conhecer, através de revisão da literatura, a atuação do cirurgião-dentista especialista em Odontologia Legal dentro de sua capacidade na identificação humana e utilização da documentação odontológica, bem como negligência na publicidade e exposição inadequada de paciente. Trata-se de uma revisão da literatura artigos científicos dos últimos 10 anos. Sobre a odontologia legal e documentação odontológica, foi observado que a atuação do dentista elevou os conhecimentos específicos da equipe, melhorando o desdobramento dos casos, e toda documentação de origem odontológica foi muito importante para chegar a conclusões e definições de laudos periciais, possibilitando que a corpos não identificados fosse dado, então, sua real identidade e processos jurídicos fossem esclarecidos. Conclui-se que a atuação da odontologia legal dá um acréscimo bastante expressivo nos resultados dos quais participam, e toda equipe de forense deveria contar com um dentista para alavancar seus conhecimentos e dar mais resultados na busca pela verdade e identidade de cadáver. THE IMPORTANCE OF FORENSIC ODONTOLOGISTS AND DENTAL RECORDS TO FORENSIC AND LEGAL RESOLUTIONS ABSTRACT Forensic Dentistry is an important dental science to legal investigations of negligence or recklessness cases in ethical processes and can be related to the search for biological identity, such as identification of unidentified bodies with the aid of dental records. This paper aimed to understand, through literature review, the performance of dental surgeons in Forensic Dentistry in terms of her/his capacity for human identification and use of dental records, as well as negligence in the publicity and inadequate exposition of the patient. It is a literature review of scientific papers from the last 10 years. It was used the database LILACS SciELO, by means of the descriptors “Forensic Dentistry; Forensic Anthropology; Legal liability”. Concerning Forensic Dentistry and dental records, it was observed that the dentist’s performance increased the dental team’s specific knowledge, improving the development of cases and all documentation of odontological origin was important to achieve conclusions and definitions of legal reporting, making possible that unidentified bodies have their real identity and legal processes would be resolved. It is concluded that forensic dentistry gives an improvement in the results of the cases that they enroll, and all the forensic team should have one forensic dentist to raise their knowledge and give more results in the search for the truth and body identity.

scholarly journals Replicas in forensic dentistry for human identification

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 4-10
Author(s):  
Latika Bachani Chopra ◽  
Ravina Sorout ◽  
Osheen Batra
Keyword(s):  
Human Identification ◽  
Forensic Dentistry

scholarly journals Forensic Dentistry In Human Identification Using Anfis

2016 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 583-588
Author(s):  
R. Ranjanie ◽  
P. Krishnammal
Keyword(s):  
Human Identification ◽  
Forensic Dentistry

scholarly journals When a single central incisor makes the difference for human identification – a case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. e24210111010
Author(s):  
Rhonan Ferreira Silva ◽  
Fernando Fortes Picoli ◽  
Lívia Graziele Rodrigues ◽  
Maria Alves Garcia Santos Silva ◽  
Bárbara Forte Felisari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Identification ◽  
Panoramic Radiograph ◽  
Forensic Dentistry ◽  
Central Incisor ◽  
Incisor Tooth ◽  
Police Investigations ◽  
Primary Means ◽  
Minimum Number ◽  
Post And Core ◽  
The Difference

The analysis of dental features and patterns figures amongst the primary means for human identification established by the International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL). Differently from fingerprint and genetic analyses, forensic dentistry does not necessarily require a minimum number of similarities between antemortem and postmortem data. In other words, human identification could be achieved from the analysis of a single distinctive tooth or even from a single dental identifier. This study aims to report a case of dental human identification of a charred body. Police investigations were carried out and narrowed the scenario towards a single victim. Fingerprints were destroyed by the fire, hence the relatives of the victim were requested to provide any antermotem dental data. A panoramic radiograph was provided. Developing third molars were visible as well as the endodontic treatment, post and core, and the nonmetallic crown of the maxillary right central incisor (tooth #11). Postmortem radiographs were taken from the cadaver and revealed the same therapeutic dental identifiers found in tooth #11. The observed similarities and the lack of discrepancies between antemortem and postmortem data converged to the positive identification of the victim. This study illustrated the importance of Forensic Dentistry for complex cases of human identification, such as those exposed to fire. Especial attention is driven to the possibility of safely achieving positive human identification with the contribution of a single distinctive tooth.

scholarly journals Radiographic analysis of forensic dentistry

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 131
Author(s):  
Thalita Queiroz Abreu ◽  
Ana Emília Figueiredo De Oliveira ◽  
Elza Bernardes Ferreira ◽  
Mariana Figueiredo Lopes ◽  
Maia Denise Regina Pontes Vieira
Keyword(s):  
Age Estimation ◽  
Human Identification ◽  
Primary Sources ◽  
Forensic Dentistry ◽  
Clinical Documentation ◽  
Identification Process ◽  
Dental Examination ◽  
Dental Radiographs ◽  
Teeth Development ◽  
Dental Professionals

Objective: Age estimation is an important element in the forensic investigation, being one of the data primary sources to establish the identity of living people or unknown mortal remains. The methods used for this purpose are those based on individuals’ bones and teeth development. Since dental radiographs assume major role in the forensic context, this article aims to show, by means of literature review, the importance of dental radiographs as an aid in human identification process, particularly in the age estimation.Conclusion: The forensic dental examination contributes significantly to human identification, no matter if it is a living, in advanced decay, skeletonized or charred body. Therefore, it is important to raise awareness among dental professionals about the need to properly record and archive the information and data obtained during the daily clinical routine, since the greatest support for identification in forensic dentistry, mainly the individual’s age estimation, comes from clinical documentation produced daily by clinicians, especially dental radiographs.

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