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Forensic Dentistry Exam Detailed Questions and Expert Answers
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- Masters Forensic Dentistry
- Institution
- University Of Dundee (UoD)
Forensic Dentistry Exam Detailed Questions and Expert Answers
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Forensic Dentistry Exam Detailed Questions andExpert Answers
What is another name for forensic dentistry?
forensic odontology
what is forensic dentistry?
art and science of dentistry as it relates to civil and criminal law
postmortem
after death
antemortem
before death
forensic dentistry techniques
- collection/preservation of jaw remains
- radiographs/photographs
- impressions/casts
- charting antemortem and postmortem
- comparing records for points of comparison
bite marks
in a category described as pattern injuries; can result from teeth, belt buckles and
other blunt objects
- cannot generally be used to a level of certainty in suspect identification
mass fatality
, one more fatality then local resources can manage without external assistance
open disaster
unknown number of people are involved with unknown identities
closed disaster
number of people involved and their names are known
who decides what criteria is acceptable for identification of a mass fatality?
medical examiner and/or coroner
practicing dentists and their role in forensic dentistry
- maintain accurate written records, radiographs and models
- observe record and report injuries when suspect abuse
- recognize and record anomalies
- learn details of dental morphology
do dentists and other healthcare providers have a responsibility to report
suspected abuse/neglect?
yes
can identical twins have exactly the same dentition?
no two individuals can have the exact same dentition
can dentition withstand fire and decomposition
yes, they can be used in identifying unknown persons if accurate ante mortem
records are available to compare
- posterior dentition can be protected by the cheeks and usually remains intact
what can a breakdown of blood components within a tooth cause?
hemolysis; make teeth appear pink in color
where can DNA be found in the oral cavity post mortem?
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