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Dental Identification Through Endodontic Radiographic Records: a Case Report
Rhonan Ferreira Silva1, Ademir Franco2, Fernando Fortes Picoli3
1Forensic Odontology, Federal University of Goias, Brazil .
Acta Stomatologica Croatica
|October 1, 2016
Summary
Forensic dental identification was successfully achieved using ante-mortem (AM) endodontic records from periapical radiographs when fingerprints were unavailable. This case highlights the critical importance of maintaining detailed dental records for legal identification purposes.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Radiology
- Legal Medicine
Background:
- Human identification is crucial in forensic investigations.
- Dental records, particularly endodontic treatments, offer unique identification markers.
- The legal system relies on accurate methods for victim identification.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report a case of successful human identification using endodontic treatment records.
- To emphasize the legal significance of storing and updating clinical dental records.
- To demonstrate the utility of dental radiographs in forensic identification.
Main Methods:
- An unknown body recovered from a traffic accident underwent forensic examination.
- Ante-mortem (AM) data was sought via periapical radiographic records from private dental clinics due to the absence of fingerprint registration.
- Identification was confirmed by analyzing evidence of endodontic treatment.
Main Results:
- A positive dental identification was achieved by comparing ante-mortem and post-mortem endodontic records.
- The study successfully utilized dental radiographs as a primary source for identification.
- The legal value of comprehensive dental record-keeping was underscored.
Conclusions:
- Dental radiographs are invaluable legal tools in daily forensic practice.
- Periapical radiographs are essential for both endodontic treatment and forensic identification.
- These records serve as a robust source of ante-mortem data for human identification.
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