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
Publication date:
1.7.2014.
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