Background Autopsy has benefited the practice of medicine for centuries; however, its use to
advance the practice of oral health care is relatively limited. In the era of precision oral …

Forensic odontology is a specialty of dental sciences that deals with dental evidence in the
interest of the justice system. The science of autopsy has been developing from the ancient …

Odontogram is a medical record for dental patient. It records the condition of patient's tooth
and helps dentist to diagnose patient's tooth and to provide further treatment. Though, many …

In December 2017, a decomposed unidentified body was found near the river Tronto in
Teramo, Italy. The corpse was found without any identifying documents or specific personal …

Human identification is the process that identifies an individual as a unique being,
differentiating him/her from all others. The participation of Odontology in the processes of …

Orthodontic records, such as photographs, radiographs, and dental casts, provide
information useful for identification purposes because it may reveal important morphological …

Resumen La Odontología Forense es una especialidad que aporta sus metodologías
científicas para responder a los estamentos encargados de administrar justicia. Entre sus …

Forensic genetics is a rapidly evolving science thanks to the growing variety of genetic
markers, the establishment of faster, less error-prone sequencing technologies, and the …

The craniological collection at the Human Anatomy Museum of the University of Turin
consists of 1090 skulls and 64 postcranial skeletons prepared mostly during the second half …

The identification of human remains can be performed visually through families and next-of-
kin, but it is not advisable to rely only on visual recognition; instead, it is preferable to …