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This study introduces the Orohanditest, a new tool to improve forensic assessment of orofacial damage. The Orohanditest reliably quantifies orofacial damage, enhancing victim compensation.

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Area of Science:

  • Forensic Medicine
  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Quality of Life Assessment

Background:

  • Orofacial damage significantly impacts quality of life, necessitating accurate forensic assessment for compensation.
  • Current forensic assessments often inadequately address the full scope of orofacial damage.
  • An auxiliary tool is needed to improve the precision and completeness of orofacial damage evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate the Orohanditest as an auxiliary tool for assessing orofacial damage.
  • To enhance the accuracy and comprehensiveness of forensic evaluations for orofacial trauma.
  • To provide a standardized method for quantifying orofacial damage severity.

Main Methods:

  • A preliminary inventory was created from literature and forensic reports on orofacial trauma.
  • The inventory, forming the Orohanditest, was validated on 265 orofacial trauma victims.
  • Internal construct validity (factorial validity, internal consistency) and external construct validity (convergent, discriminant validity) were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • The Orohanditest consists of three components: body (8 items), functions (10 items), and situations (24 items).
  • The tool demonstrated statistical reliability and validity for assessing orofacial damage.
  • The final score, the orofacial damage coefficient, accurately reflects damage severity.

Conclusions:

  • The Orohanditest offers a reliable, precise, and complete method for describing and quantifying orofacial damage.
  • This tool serves as a valuable auxiliary in the forensic assessment process for orofacial trauma.
  • Improved assessment through Orohanditest can lead to more equitable compensation for victims.