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Forensic pediatric dentistry
1Department of Dentistry, Government Taluk Head Quarters Hospital, Malappuram, Kerala, India.
Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences
|May 31, 2019
Summary
Forensic pediatric dentistry aids in identifying individuals and estimating age using dental records. It is crucial for recognizing child abuse and examining dental evidence in the Indian legal system.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Dentistry
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Forensic dentistry applies dental evidence for legal identification.
- Pediatric dentistry focuses on children's oral health and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the forensic applications of pediatric dentistry within the Indian context.
- To highlight the role of pediatric dental analysis in legal investigations.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing visual, clinical, and radiographic interpretation of dental features.
- Employing age estimation techniques based on tooth eruption, calcification, and maturation.
- Examining dental restorations, injuries, and pathologies.
Main Results:
- Pediatric dentistry provides critical data for individual identification.
- Dental analysis offers reliable methods for age estimation in children.
- The specialty is vital for detecting child abuse and analyzing bite marks.
Conclusions:
- Forensic pediatric dentistry is essential for justice in India.
- Comprehensive dental examination aids in legal and forensic casework.
- This specialty supports identification, age assessment, and abuse recognition.
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