Forensic Odontology: A Boon to Community in Medico-legal Affairs
Forensic odontology is a sub-discipline of dental science which involves the relationship between dentistry and the law. The specialty of forensic odontology is applied in radiographic investigation, human bite marks analysis, anthropologic examination ...
Ramasamy Chidambaram
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Validity of postmortem computed tomography for use in forensic odontology identification casework
Forensic Odontology (FO) identification compares antemortem (AM) and postmortem (PM) dental datasets and is widely accepted as a primary identifier. Traditionally, a PM dental examination is undertaken in the same manner as a dental examination conducted
Sharon Maley, D. Higgins
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The Applicable Dental Age Estimation Methods for Children and Adolescents in Indonesia
Indonesia is an archipelagic country bordered by tectonically active zones with intense seismicity and volcanism. This condition is often associated with a high-risk situation of disasters in Indonesia. Forensic identification is a necessary procedure to
Arofi Kurniawan+11 more
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Awareness of Forensic Odontology among Dental Students and Faculty in Cyprus: A Survey-Based Study
This study aimed to evaluate the awareness, comprehension, and practices concerning forensic odontology among dental students and faculty at a Dental School in Cyprus.
Kostis Giannakopoulos+2 more
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Knowledge and awareness of forensic dentistry course among undergraduates
Forensic odontology is an expanding field within the domain of forensic sciences, where dental knowledge is applied in identification of individuals through analysis of the dental-related records. The study goal was to determine if undergraduate students
M Kavya Shree+2 more
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Background: Various methods are used in forensic odontology for the purpose of sex and personal identification. Some of them include cheiloscopy, rugoscopy, mandibular measurements, and study of paranasal sinuses.
Denny E. Ceena+4 more
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Connecting forensic odontology among medical practitioners in central Kerala – An original study
Introduction and Background: The word forensic, defined by Clark, is derived from the Latin word “forensis,” which means “before the forum.” Odontology refers to the study of teeth.
Milcah Roy+5 more
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Awareness of Forensic Odontology in a Sample of Dental Physicians in Upper Egypt
. Abstract Background: Forensic odontology is the proper management, analysis, and interpretation of dental evidence to present it on behalf of justice.
A. Elkady, Sara Kasem
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Awareness of forensic odontology among general dental practitioners in Mumbai: A survey study
Introduction: Forensic odontology is the application of dental knowledge in human identification. It has major implications in criminal investigation, and human remains identification.
Rishabh G Mistry+5 more
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Forensic dentistry in human identification: A review of the literature [PDF]
An update is provided of the literature on the role of odontology in human identification, based on a PubMed-Medline search of the last 5 years and using the terms: 'forensic dentistry' (n = 464 articles), 'forensic odontology' (n = 141 articles) and ...
Ata-Ali Mahmud, Fadi+1 more
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