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Forensic odontology with digital technologies: A systematic review.
Shinpei Matsuda1, Hisato Yoshida1, Kiyokadzu Ebata2
1Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Unit of Sensory and Locomotor Medicine, Division of Medicine, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Fukui, Fukui, Japan.
Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
|July 14, 2020
Summary
Digital technologies in forensic odontology are emerging but not yet globally accepted for individual identification due to high costs. Further research is needed to advance these methods alongside general digital progress.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Odontology
- Digital Imaging
- Biometrics
Background:
- Postmortem dental examinations are crucial for individual identification.
- Traditional methods rely on visual comparison of antemortem and postmortem dental records.
- Digitization is a recent development in forensic odontology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review the progress of digital technologies in forensic odontology.
- To assess the use of ante/postmortem information obtained through digital means for identification.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of 36 eligible studies.
- Analysis of research on digital technologies in forensic dental identification.
Main Results:
- No digital technology methods have achieved worldwide acceptance in forensic odontology.
- High costs of specialized equipment and components are significant barriers.
- Limited adoption despite the potential of digital advancements.
Conclusions:
- Digital technologies show promise in forensic odontology but face adoption challenges.
- Further research and development are essential for integrating digital methods.
- Progress in forensic odontology is linked to advancements in general digital technology.
