Odontological identification in two high-impact, high-temperature accidents

Here we report on two high-impact accidents both of which were complicated by fire. The first accident involved a light aircraft which crashed in a gorge while performing a low, slow flight. Both victims were found to have experienced extensive dental fracturing. The second accident was a high speed motor vehicle crash followed by incineration which left the two victims without dental fracturing. In the absence of comparative data on the effect of burning on teeth the cause of the foregoing remains unanswered.