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Amalgam tattoo as a means for person identification
H Slabbert1, G L Ackermann, M Altini
1Department of Oral Pathology, University of the Witwatersrand.
The Journal of Forensic Odonto-Stomatology
|June 1, 1991
Summary
Amalgam tattoos, small particles of dental amalgam, can be a unique identifier for person identification. This study shows their reliability in forensic odontology, even years after initial dental work.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Dental Forensics
- Radiology
Background:
- Person identification relies on matching ante-mortem and post-mortem dental records.
- Unique dental characteristics can suffice for identification.
- Amalgam tattoos have not been previously reported for identification purposes.