[The importance of detailed findings within the framework of identification]

Examples were presented to show that oral findings with the many individual characteristis are extremely valuable for the forensic pathologist and may often furnish crucial information for identifying unknown persons. Recording and evaluation of oral findings therefore should be carried out by an experienced dentist who, should the need arise, can also advise the forensic pathologist. Unfortunately, there is little interest at present for these problems in the field of dentistry.