FORENSIC ODONTOLOGY

Forensic Odontology

Forensic Odontology

Introduction

Forensic odontology rose at the junction of two sciences - Forensic Medicine & Dentistry that domestic scientists see as a new independent branch of forensic science and practice; an independent branch of dentistry.

Discussion Among the issues addressed by the forensic dentistry, a prominent place is occupied by the problems associated with knowledge of prosthetic dentistry. It is used in the identification of the denture on individuals, including the imprints of his bites, examination of slip traces on the prosthesis in establishing the mechanism of maxillofacial injuries. It also establishes the dental material to the question of place ...