An Overview of Three Dimensional (3D) Technologies in Forensic Odontology

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.sidebar##

Published Apr 1, 2020
https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.4
Download
pdf
Statistic

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Metrics

Metrics Loading ...
Volume 12, Issue 1, January-April 2020

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.main##

Gargi Jani
Laboratory of Forensic Odontology, School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar – 382007, Gujarat
Wenona Star Lavin
Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
Suresh Ludhwani
Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Karnavati School of Dentistry, Gandhinagar – 382422, Gujarat
Abraham Johnson
Laboratory of Forensic Odontology, School of Forensic Science, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar – 382007, Gujarat

Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) modalities are frequently applied in forensic practice as it tends to give complete information of the evidence merely by touching which has resulted in increased usage in legal medicine and forensic sciences. A number of sub-disciplines of forensic science utilises 3D modalities in an inter-disciplinary manner viz. forensic anthropology, forensic archaeology, forensic odontology, crime-scene investigation, pattern analysis and recovery, courtroom visualisation and ballistic comparison. With appropriate knowledge and utilisation of 3D scanning, modelling and printing technologies, innovative approaches can be implemented for identification in forensic cases. Given that these technologies are evolving rapidly and changing the face of forensic science, the present article collates current developments, working and applications of non-contact scanning techniques, modeling and 3D printing techniques.

##plugins.themes.academic_pro.article.details##

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

How to Cite
Jani, G., Lavin, W. S., Ludhwani, S., & Johnson, A. (2020). An Overview of Three Dimensional (3D) Technologies in Forensic Odontology. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 12(1), 56–65. https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.4
Crossref
Scopus
Google Scholar
Europe PMC

References

  1. Deckard C, Beaman J. Process and control issues in selective laser sintering. ASME Prod Eng Div PED. 1988;33:191–7.
  2. Kruth JP, Vandenbroucke B, Van Vaerenbergh J, Mercelis P. Benchmarking of different SLS/SLM processes as rapid manufacturing techniques. Proceedings of 1st Int Conf of Polymers and Moulds Innovations; Gent, 2005.
  3. Ono I, Abe K, Shiotani S, Hirayama Y. Producing a fullscale model from computed tomographic data with the rapid prototyping technique using the binder jet method: A comparison with the laser lithography method using a dry skull. J Craniofac Surg. 2000;11:527–37. PMid: 11314492.
  4. https://doi.org/10.1097/00001665-200011060-00004 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/00001665-200011060-00004
  5. Silva DN, Gerhardt de Oliveira M, Meurer E, Meurer MI, Lopes da Silva JV, Santa-Barbara A. Dimensional error in selective laser sintering and 3D-printing of models for craniomaxillary anatomy reconstruction. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2008;36:443–9. PMid: 18579391. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2008.04.003 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2008.04.003
  6. Ibrahim D, Broilo TL, Heitz C et al. Dimensional error of selective laser sintering, three-dimensional printing and PolyJet models in the reproduction of mandibular anatomy. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2009;37:167–73. PMid: 19056288. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2008.10.008 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcms.2008.10.008
  7. Ciuffolo F, Epifania E, Duranti G et al. Rapid prototyping: A new method of preparing trays for indirect bonding. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop. 2006;129:75–7. PMid: 16443482. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.10.005 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajodo.2005.10.005
  8. Raneri D, Raneri D. Enhancing forensic investigation through the use of modern three-dimensional (3D)
  9. imaging technologies for crime scene reconstruction reconstruction. Aust J Forensic Sci [Internet]. 2018;0618:1–11. https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2018.1424245 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00450618.2018.1424245
  10. Buck U, Bube K, Campana L, Schyma C. Validation and evaluation of measuring methods for the 3D
  11. documentation of external injuries in the field of forensic medicine. International Journal of Legal Medicine. 2017;132(2):551–61. PMid: 29260394. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-017-1756-6 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00414-017-1756-6
  12. Vera NPM, Holler J, Widek T, Neumayer B, Ehammer T, Urschler M. Forensic age estimation by morphometric analysis of the manubrium from 3D MR images, Forensic Sci Int. 2017;277:21–9. PMid: 28550762. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.05.005 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2017.05.005
  13. Komar D, Davy-Jow S, Decker S. The use of a 3-D laser scanner to document ephemeral evidence at crime scenes and postmortem examinations. Journal of Forensic Science. 2012;57:188–91. PMid: 21939441. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01915.x DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1556-4029.2011.01915.x
  14. Kurniawan A, Yodokawa K, Kosaka M, Ito K, Sasaki K, Aoki T, Suzuki T. Determining the effective number and surfaces of teeth for forensic dental identification through the 3D point cloud data analysis. Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences. 2020;10(1):3. https://doi.org/10.1186/ s41935-020-0181-z DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s41935-020-0181-z
  15. Johnson A, Jani G, Pandey A, Patel N. Digital tooth reconstruction: An innovative approach in forensic odontology. J Forensic Odontostomatol. 2019 Dec;3(37):12–20.
  16. Park ME, Shin SY. Three-dimensional comparative study on the accuracy and reproducibility of dental casts fabricated by 3D printers. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 2018;119(5):861.e1–861.e7. PMid: 29475753. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.08.020 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.prosdent.2017.08.020
  17. Benazzi S, Stansfield E, Kullmer O, Fiorenza L, Gruppioni G. Geometric morphometric methods for bone reconstruction: The Mandibular Condylar Process of Pico della Mirandola. 2009;1097(Dec2008):1088–97. PMid: 19645014. https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.20933 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ar.20933
  18. Guyomarc P, Velemi P, Alena S, Samsel M. Virtual reconstruction of the Upper ‘ K ůň , Czech Palaeolithic skull from Zlaty Republic: Sex assessment and morphological affinity ef č a. 2018; 1–29.
  19. Pratique E. 3D morphometrics and missing data. Can extant taxa give clues for the analysis of fossil primates? Comptes Rendus Palevol 3D geometric morphometrics and missing-data. Can extant taxa give clues for the analysis of fossil primates? Morphométriegéométrique 3D et donnéesmanquantes. Les taxonsactuels. 2017. September 2010. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2010.07.002 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crpv.2010.07.002
  20. Thali MJ, Braun M, Dirnhofer R. Optical 3D surface digitizing in forensic medicine: 3D documentation of skin and bone injuries. Forensic Science International. 2003;137:203–8. PMid: 14609658. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2003.07.009 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.forsciint.2003.07.009
  21. Wilkinson C. Computerized forensic facial reconstruction: A review of current systems. Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology. 2005;1:173–8. https://doi.org/10.1385/ FSMP:1:3:173 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1385/FSMP:1:3:173
  22. Michael SD, Chen M. The 3-D reconstruction of facial features using volume distortion. Proceedings of 14th Annual Conference of Eurographics, UK. 1996. p. 297–305.