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Norman R Goodman1, Linda K Himmelberger

  • 1NRGoodman@juno.com

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|December 5, 2002
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Forensic dentists can identify skeletal remains using study models and anthropological data when dental radiographs are unavailable. This case highlights alternative methods for positive identification in challenging forensic cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Odontology
  • Anthropology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Dental identification of skeletal remains typically relies on comparing antemortem (before death) and postmortem (after death) radiographs.
  • Alternative evidence, including study models, head and neck radiographs, and anthropological examination, becomes crucial when dental radiographs are missing or of poor quality.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case report demonstrating the successful identification of skeletal remains using multiple forensic modalities.
  • To emphasize the importance of diverse identification methods in forensic dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Anthropological examination of skeletal remains.
  • Comparison of antemortem and postmortem dental study models.
  • Comparison of antemortem and postmortem radiographs (when available or supplemented by other data).

Main Results:

  • The skeletal remains of a missing 14-year-old female adolescent were positively identified.
  • The identification was achieved through a combination of anthropological findings, study model comparison, and radiographic comparison.

Conclusions:

  • Dentists must be proficient in utilizing various dental comparison methods for skeletal identification, especially when standard radiographs are unavailable.
  • This case underscores the utility of integrating anthropological and dental evidence for accurate forensic identification.

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