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Nighat Seema1, Iftikhar Ahmad1, Omair Jadoon1
1Department of Forensic Medicine, Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|June 26, 2020
Summary
Dental discolorations and misaligned teeth can serve as forensic identification tools. This study assessed their frequency to develop this forensic application.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Dental Public Health
Background:
- Poor oral hygiene and tobacco use contribute to dental discolorations.
- Misaligned teeth (malocclusion) present anatomical variations.
- These dental characteristics may indicate toxic substance exposure or be unique identifiers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the frequency of dental discolorations and malocclusion in a specific population.
- To explore the potential of these dental traits as forensic identification tools.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted.
- Data collected from 101 routine dental patients at Ayub Teaching Hospital, Abbottabad.
- Standard dentition and notation charts were used for recording observations.
Main Results:
- The study analyzed the prevalence of dental discolorations and malocclusion.
- Descriptive statistics were employed using SPSS 20 for data analysis.
Conclusions:
- Dental discolorations and malocclusion are valuable for exclusionary identification in both living and deceased individuals.
- There is a need to promote community dental hygiene awareness.
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