Rhonan Ferreira Silva1, Ademir Franco2, Fernando Fortes Picoli3, Fernando Gomes Nunes4, Carlos Estrela5. 1. Forensic Odontology, Federal University of Goias, Brazil . 2. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Brazil . 3. Brazilian Dental Association, State of Goias, Brazil.; Forensic Expert of the Scientific Police, State of Goias, Brazil. 4. Paulista University, State of Goias, Brazil . 5. Federal University of Goias, Brazil .
Abstract
OBJECTIVE OF WORK: The present study aims to report a case of successful human identification based on the comparison of ante-mortem and post-mortem records of endodontic treatment. Based on these, the legal value of storing and updating clinical records is highlighted throughout the text. CASE REPORT: An unknown body was recovered from a traffic accident site. Forensic examination was conducted in order to establish the identity of the victim. Based on the absence of ante-mortem fingerprint registration in the national database, the search for AM data was performed using periapical radiographic records from private dental clinics. A positive dental identification was achieved analyzing evidence of endodontic treatment. CONCLUSION: Dental radiographs play a valuable role as legal tools supporting the criminal demands on the daily forensic practice. Specifically in endodontics, periapical radiographs are essential for a proper treatment. In forensics, these radiographs represent a solid source of ante-mortem data for human identifications.
OBJECTIVE OF WORK: The present study aims to report a case of successful human identification based on the comparison of ante-mortem and post-mortem records of endodontic treatment. Based on these, the legal value of storing and updating clinical records is highlighted throughout the text. CASE REPORT: An unknown body was recovered from a traffic accident site. Forensic examination was conducted in order to establish the identity of the victim. Based on the absence of ante-mortem fingerprint registration in the national database, the search for AM data was performed using periapical radiographic records from private dental clinics. A positive dental identification was achieved analyzing evidence of endodontic treatment. CONCLUSION: Dental radiographs play a valuable role as legal tools supporting the criminal demands on the daily forensic practice. Specifically in endodontics, periapical radiographs are essential for a proper treatment. In forensics, these radiographs represent a solid source of ante-mortem data for human identifications.
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Keywords:
Dental radiographs; Endodontics; Forensic odontology; Human identification; Morphology
Authors: R F Silva; T L Botelho; F B Prado; J T Kawagushi; E Daruge Júnior; F Bérzin Journal: Dentomaxillofac Radiol Date: 2011-05 Impact factor: 2.419
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