Dental human identification using radiografic records of oral implant placement - a case report
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2014
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Dental identification of charred bodies consists of a complex procedure,
making necessary the investigation of especially unique dental identifiers. In
parallel, Implantology has become more accessible worldwide. Consequently,
clinical and radiographic records of implant procedures proportionately, are
being increasingly available for legal purposes. Based on that, the present study
aims to report a case of identification of a charred body through radiograph
record of implant placement. In 2013, an unknown adult male became charred
after a traffic accident. His body was referred for identification at the medicolegal
institute. Concomitantly, relatives of the potential victims were asked
to provide any medical record. Based on that, the Ante-Mortem (AM) data
consisted of a clinical file; three periapical radiographs; six bitewing radiographs;
and one panoramic radiograph dated from 2012; while the Post-Mortem (PM)
data consisted of cadaveric radiographs; photographs and two dental implants
retrieved from the charred body. Positive identification was achieved founded
on the compatibility between the AM and PM morphology of the dental implants;
the radiographic endodontic arrangement of the maxillary right third molar; and
the thickness of the alveolar bone in the posterior region of the maxilla. In this
context, clinicians must be aware of properly recording and storing steps of daily
performances in Implantology in order to aid the justice; while forensic dentists
must be aware of the best alternatives to overcome the limitations of identifying
charred bodies.
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Implant, Radiograph, Morphology, Forensic odontology, Human identification
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SILVA, Rhonan Ferreira et al. Dental human identification using radiografic records of oral implant placement - a case report. Austin Jornal of Forensic Science and Criminology, Irving, v. 1, n. 1, p. 1-3, 2014.