Role of prosthodontist in forensic odontology. A literature review

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Volume 6, Issue 3, September-December 2014

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Sunil Mishra
Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implantology, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Harsh Mahajan
Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implantology, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Rupal Sakorikar
Department of Maxillofacial Prosthodontics and Implantology, Rishiraj College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Anoop Jain
HKE′S S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences and Research, Gulbarga, Karnataka

Abstract

Dental identification assumes a primary role in the identification of remains when postmortem changes, traumatic tissue injury, or lack of a fingerprint record invalidate the use of visual or fingerprint methods. The most common role of the forensic dentist is the identification of deceased individuals. Forensic identification based on assessment of prosthodontic appliances is assuming greater significance, as labeling of dentures and other prosthetic appliance could provide vital clues for patient identification. Various recommendations have been made concerning the importance of denture identification. This paper presents a review of available literature highlighting the fact that how a prosthodontist can play a key role in identification of a deceased individual if trained to do so.

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Sunil Mishra, Harsh Mahajan, Rupal Sakorikar, & Anoop Jain. (2014). Role of prosthodontist in forensic odontology. A literature review. Journal of Forensic Dental Sciences, 6(3), 154–159. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-1475.137045
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