Authors : C. Stavrianos, E. Georgaka, G. Sarafidis, D. Aroni, L. Vasiliadis, G. Tretiakov and N. Petalotis
Abstract: The ability of the teeth to survive in most of the conditions encountered at death and during decomposition has made forensic dentistry very useful in recognition of unknown bodies. Recognition can be reached by comparison of the postmortem and antemortem dental record and determination if the two records were made or could have been made from the same individual. Dental identification depends on the condition of the victim and the availability of antemortem dental records and therefore an accurate dental charting with radiographs is of high importance and can lead to safer conclusions. As in every identification, DNA can play a significant role in dental ones. Additionally, dental prosthetics and endodontic imaging are valuable sources of data useful in the whole process.
C. Stavrianos, E. Georgaka, G. Sarafidis, D. Aroni, L. Vasiliadis, G. Tretiakov and N. Petalotis, 2012. Dental and Oral Features Useful in Identification. Research Journal of Medical Sciences, 6: 33-41.