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Limitations in forensic odontology

Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 2009
The concept of using dental evidence in forensic investigation has kindled so much interest in the recent past that forensic odontology is even suggested as the single positive identification method to solve certain forensic cases. In this process, the shortcomings in forensic odontology though few are overlooked.
B Kavitha, TR Saraswathi, A Einstein, B Sivapathasundharam   +3 more
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Characteristics and toxicology of adult deaths due to quetiapine toxicity in Australia, 2000–2024

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Quetiapine is an atypical antipsychotic that has been associated with both intentional and unintentional deaths. We aimed to determine, stratified by intentionality: (1) The characteristics and circumstances of adult deaths attributed solely to quetiapine toxicity in Australia, 2000–2024; (2) The blood toxicology of cases for quetiapine and ...
Shane Darke, Johan Duflou, Julia Lappin, Michael Farrell, Amy Peacock   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Fracture toughness of the cancellous bone of FNF femoral heads in relation to its microarchitecture [PDF]

, 2016
This study considers the relationship between microarchitecture and mechanical properties for cancellous bone specimens collected from a cohort of patients who had suffered fractured necks of femur.
Adams, G., Clements, J. G., Dicken, A. J., Evans, J. P. O., Greenwood, Charlene, Lyburn, I. D., Martin, R. M., Rogers, Keith, Stone, N., Zioupos, Peter   +9 more
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From theory to practice: Protocol adaptations for swift victim identification in the forensic response to the October 7, 2023, Hamas massacre

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract The October 7, 2023, massacre in Israel posed unprecedented challenges for disaster victim identification (DVI), requiring adaptations to international forensic protocols to address extreme conditions, including active conflict, fragmented remains, and cultural and religious constraints.
Esi Sharon, Tzipi Kahana, Sarena Wiesner, Yael Herman, Naftaly Einot, Uri Argaman   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The effect of remaining in water in estimation of time since death in skeletal remains

Medicine Science, 2017
Determining the time since death of an individual from skeletal remains is a challenging stage. In determination of time since death, climate conditions, environmental factors, conditions such as whether the body was buried or not, and genetic and ...
Ozge Unluturk, M. Feyzi Sahin
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Procedural and political aspects of forensic exhumation in Brazil [PDF]

, 2017
Exhumation may be defined as the legally sanctioned excavation and recovery of the remains of lawfully buried or – occasionally – cremated individuals, as distinct from forensic excavations of clandestinely buried remains conducted as part of a criminal ...
Arrabaça Francisco, Raffaela, Castro Pinheiro, Maria Eliana, da Silva, Ricardo, Evison, Martin, Guimarães, Marco Aurelio, Guss Patrício, Julie Alvina, Miazato Iwamura, Edna Sadayo, Palhares Machado, Carlos Eduardo, Santana, Diva   +8 more
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Current trends in forensic odontology.

Journal of forensic dental sciences, 2017
Forensic odontology is an evolving science and has a greater scope of development. It has established as an indispensable science in medico-legal matters and in the identification of the dead person. The dental tissues are often preserved even if the deceased person is skeletonized, decomposed, burnt, or dismembered. Various methods have been developed
Shivani Ravi, T Radhika, Nadeem Jeddy
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Seasonal decomposition and the effect of clothing in Cape Town, South Africa

Journal of Forensic Sciences, EarlyView.
Abstract Unidentified, unclaimed human remains are a substantial problem in many developing nations, including South Africa. Most forensic cases in Cape Town involve clothed individuals found in thicketed environments. To assist in local medico‐legal death investigations, we gathered taphonomic data on six clothed and four unclothed 60 kg porcine ...
Maximilian J. Spies, Devin A. Finaughty, Louise J. Friedling, Victoria E. Gibbon   +3 more
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Forensically Valuable Odonatological Records Documentation in an Era of Electronics: How Aware Are the Dental Fraternity?

Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences
Background: Forensic odontology plays a pivotal role in the identification of victims in mass disasters with the help of “Preserved dental records” available to general dental practitioners (GDPs).
Kriti Garg, Vishal Mehrotra, Aaryan Raj Srivastava, Sarika Umrao   +3 more
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A literature review on dental autopsy – an invaluable investigative technique in forensics

Autopsy and Case Reports, 2021
Forensic odontology is a specialty of dental sciences that deals with dental evidence in the interest of the justice system. The science of autopsy has been developing from the ancient times even before the popularization of general medicine.
Jyotirmoy Roy, Ujwal Shahu, Payal Shirpure, Supriya Soni, Utsav Parekh, Abraham Johnson   +5 more
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