Professional paper

Dental Identification Through Endodontic Radiographic Records: a Case Report

Rhonan Ferreira Silva orcid.org/0000-0002-3680-7020 ; Forensic Odontology, Federal University of Goias, Brazil; Forensic Expert of the Scientific Police, State of Goias, Brazil
Ademir Franco orcid.org/0000-0002-1417-2781 ; Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná, Brazil.
Fernando Fortes Picoli orcid.org/0000-0002-7599-085X ; Brazilian Dental Association, State of Goias, Brazil; Forensic Expert of the Scientific Police, State of Goias, Brazil
Fernando Gomes Nunes ; Paulista University, State of Goias, Brazil.
Carlos Estrela ; 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.

Keywords

Forensic Dentistry; Forensic Anthropology; Dental Radiography; Autopsy; Dental Records

Hrčak ID:

124293

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/124293

Publication date:

1.7.2014.

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