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Bulletin of the International Association for Paleodontology, Vol. 20 No. 1, 2026.

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Forensic odontology in pediatric dentistry: a detailed exploration

Sayem Mulla orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-1173-3982 ; Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai *
Laresh Mistry orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-9770-3532 ; Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Amit Patil ; Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Shreyas Neelkanthan orcid id orcid.org/0009-0008-4057-3045 ; Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Dental College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Sankalp Bhandarkar ; Dr. NY Tasgaonkar Institute of Medical Science, Raigad Hospital and Research Centre, Raigad
Shalaka Kirdak ; Dr. NY Tasgaonkar Institute of Medical Science, Raigad Hospital and Research Centre, Raigad

* Dopisni autor.

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Forensic odontology is a specialized area in forensic sciences which aid in identification of unknown individuals. It also helps in investigating crimes which is also beneficial in certain cases of pediatric dentistry. With an emphasis on age estimation, bite mark analysis, and child identification using dental data, this area applies dental expertise to legal issues. Because children's teeth and facial characteristics develop so quickly, pediatric dentistry presents special issues that need specialized forensic procedures. This investigation looks at how forensic odontology is utilized in pediatric dentistry, highlighting how important it is for locating missing or mistreated children as well as figuring out how old youngsters are in court proceedings. This article also explores the role of bite marks along with various eruption patterns of both primary and permanent teeth in forensic investigations. Additionally, it draws attention to the ethical issues, constraints, and developments in the field of forensic odontology. Dental practitioners may improve child protection initiatives worldwide and make a substantial contribution to the legal and judicial systems by comprehending how these professions connect. This rationale behind this article to highlight the critical role forensic odontologists plays in pediatric dentistry for precise age estimate, child identification, and the identification of abuse using dental evidence that has been scientifically confirmed.

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forensic sciences; dental evidence; pediatric forensics; bite marks; child abuse

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348833

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https://hrcak.srce.hr/348833

Datum izdavanja:

3.7.2026.

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