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Forensic facial reconstruction using CBCT: A systematic review
Jijin Mekkadath Jayakrishnan1, Vinod Kumar R B
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Science, Sri Balaji Vidhyapeeth University, Pillaiyarkuppam, Puducherry, India. drjijin@gmail.com.
Stomatologija
|May 4, 2023
Summary
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers a reliable method for forensic facial reconstruction. This 3D imaging technique provides accurate facial resemblance compared to traditional 2D and 3D approaches.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Medical Imaging
- Computer Science
Background:
- Forensic facial reconstruction aids identification from skeletal remains.
- Current methods include 2D, 3D clay models, and computerized craniofacial forensic reconstructions (CCFR).
- Traditional methods are time-consuming; cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers a 3D imaging alternative.
Conclusions:
- Computerized 3D modeling using CBCT scans yields reliable facial reconstructions.
- The combination method, incorporating CBCT, enhances reconstruction accuracy.
- CBCT-derived 3D models closely mimic the original facial resemblance.
