Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Teeth as an identification tool].

B Bojanov, E Rajcinova

    Stomatologiia. Stomatology
    |May 1, 1988
    PubMed
    Summary

    Dental characteristics offer unique human identification. While many traits are hereditary, specific forensic methods are needed for practical application in forensic medicine and criminology.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same authorSame journal

    [The role of neuro-psychic diseases in the etiology of periodontosis].

    Stomatologiia. Stomatology·1989
    Same author

    [Method for determination of interocclusal distance].

    Stomatologiia. Stomatology·1987
    Same author

    [Characteristics of the oral cavity in subjects with Seresevski-Turner syndrome].

    Stomatologiia. Stomatology·1983
    Same author

    [Organization of orthodontic services in Bulgaria].

    Transactions. European Orthodontic Society·1974
    Same author

    [Making plastic crowns on metal rods].

    Stomatologiia. Stomatology·1973
    Same author

    [Parallelity of Camper's plane and the occlusal plane].

    Deutsche zahnarztliche Zeitschrift·1972

    Area of Science:

    • Forensic odontology
    • Human identification
    • Genetics

    Context:

    • Dental and maxillar bone features provide numerous unique identifiers.
    • The vast combinatorial possibilities of dental traits ensure individuality.

    Purpose:

    • To describe the identifiable characteristics of teeth and dentitions.
    • To explore the hereditary basis of dental variations using the twins method.

    Summary:

    • Anatomical, morphological, physiological, and functional dental signs are highly individual.
    • Heredity significantly influences dental traits and anomalies, more than environmental factors.
    • Theoretical identification principles are established, but practical forensic methods require development.

    Impact:

    • Establishes the scientific basis for dental identification.
    • Highlights the role of genetics in dental morphology.
    • Identifies a need for specialized forensic odontology techniques.