Review

Volume 2024: Volume: 3: Issue: 1

Scope of Forensic Dentistry
P Jency Evangelin
Graduate student, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Pondicherry.


Address for Correspondence:

Dr.P Jency Evanjelin, Graduate student,

Address: IndiraGandhi Institute of Dental Science, Pondicherry.

Email address:jencypaulaugustine@gmail.com

Abstract

Forensic dentistry is defined as the branch of forensic medicine which in the interest of justice deals with the
proper handling & examination of the dental evidence and also with the proper evaluation and presentation of
the dental findings, which helps in solving medico legal cases. In this era of medical breakthroughs and
technological advancements, the rate in the occurrence of crimes and heinous activities continues to rise
unchecked. Though their effects are irreversible, it becomes of paramount importance to identify the victims
and bring the trouble makers under the axe of law and order. In this juncture, the role played by the dentist is
fast expanding and upgrading itself. During the last couple of decades, dentists have contributed several unique
methods encompassing dental anatomy, histology, radiography for the purpose of identification. Thus this
article enlightens about the scope of forensic dentistry



Key words

Forensic; scope; age estimation; sex determination; bitemarks

Financial support and sponsorship :

Nil

Conflicts of interest :

There are no conflicts of interest

How to cite this article: JencyEvanjelin.IntJOralRehab2024;3(1):1-3.

Review

Volume 2023: Volume: 2: Issue: 4

Facial reconstruction for forensic human identification
Amritha Sripoo1
1 Graduate Student , KSR Institute of Dental Sciences, Tiruchengode.


Address for Correspondence:

Dr.Amritha Sripoo,
Address: KSR Institute of Dental Sciences, Tiruchengode.
Email address: amritha26@gmail.com.

Abstract

Forensic investigations frequently utilize facial reconstructions/approximations to stimulate recognition and
identification. The process of completing a three-dimensional clay reconstruction can take several days to
complete. With the advent of user-friendly computer software and methods, the time taken to produce a facial
reconstruction process could potentially be reduced to mere hours. These developments saves both time and
money, as well as increasing the reliability of the technique. Forensic facial reconstruction could be a very
powerful tool in future mass human identification scenarios. According to our review, 3D computer
reconstruction and video superimposition have a useful role in the process of identification, particularly in the
early stages of an investigation and when other more definitive methods may not be available.


Key words

3-Dimensional; 3D Reconstruction; Forensic Dentistry; Forensic Science;, Mass disaster.

Financial support and sponsorship :

Nil

Conflicts of interest :

There are no conflicts of interest

How to cite this article:Sripoo.Facial reconstruction for forensic human identification.IntJOralRehab2023;2:4:36-41.