Dental identification of a mummified body using dental cast and prosthesis
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2015-09
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Forensic dentistry can significantly contribute to the identification
of victims especially in cases of charred, decomposing, mutilated
or skeletonized bodies. However, in order to make this procedure
technically feasible it is necessary to find dental records produced
before death. This study aims to report a case of a mummified body
identified through dental traits found within a plaster cast, discussing
the legal aspects contained in this procedure. A partially skeletonized
body in advanced stage of decomposition, with mummified soft tissue
was found. The dental autopsy revealed the presence of teeth with
amalgam and composite fillings, and teeth missing ante-mortem (AM)
and post-mortem (PM). Specifically, the teeth #16, #17, #26 and #27
showed the presence of cavities compatible with niches for removable
dental prosthesis. The relatives of the alleged victim provided the AM
data, consisting of registers of clinical exam and an upper dental
prosthesis embedded in a plaster cast. The outcomes from the AM/PM
dental comparison revealed 15 converging points, 8 similarities, and 7
explainable discrepancies. In addition, the dental prosthesis provided
within the plaster cast fit perfectly in the upper dental arch of the
corpse, showing that the plaster dentition was casted from the victim.
Therefore, it was possible to positively correlate the unidentified body
with the potential missing person. The use of dental casts represents
a useful tool in forensic odontology considering that these evidences
allow a three-dimensional evaluation of the dental arches, revealing
unique information for human identifications.
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Forensic odontology, Dental records, Dental models, Dental prosthesis, Forensic anthropology
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SILVA, Rhonan Ferreira et al. Dental identification of a mummified body using dental cast and prosthesis. Journal of Forensic Investigation, Ellicott City, v. 3, n. 2, p. 1-3, Sept. 2015.