in life. The identification of living or deceased persons using the unique traits and characteristics of the teeth and jaws is a cornerstone of forensic science. Forensic dentistry is defined in many different ways. One of the simple definitions is that forensic dentistry represents the overlap between the dental and the legal professions. Forensic dentistry plays a major role in the identification of those individuals who cannot be identified by visual or any other means.1 Identification of an individual
Introduction: Forensic dentistry is defined by Keiser-Neilson in 1970 1 as “that branch of forensic medicine which in the interest of justice deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and with the proper evaluation and presentation of the dental findings”. It is application of dental knowledge which helps in legal proceedings. It has an important role in establishing the gender of victims whose bodies are mutilated beyond recognition due to major mass disasters. In the field
Forensic Odontology The term “forensic” has its origin in the Latin word “forensis” from “forum,” which means a place where legal matters are discussed. The science of dentistry as related to the law is known as forensic dentistry or forensic odontology. Forensic odontology is a specialized field of dentistry related to legal problems. It is one of the most rapidly developing branches of forensic medicine and forensic science. Forensic odontology can be defined as the branch of dentistry that
Introduction Forensic Odontology (Dentistry) is a new and growing branch of Forensic Medicine. The journey started from the mother of Roman Emperor Nero, in 49 AD who was identified and discovered by her discoloured front teeth, following her assassination. [1] Forensic Odontology or Forensic Dentistry was defined by Keiser-Nielson in 1970 as “that branch of forensic science which in interest of justice deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and with proper evaluation and
Today dentistry is considered specialized field that takes years of education, practice, and certifications to practice and perform a service for a community. This was not always the case in the past. Even though teeth were being studied since ancient Egyptian times it wasn’t until the 18th century that dentistry was considered a real science. For thousands of years people who worked on teeth were considered physicians as they dealt with body related problems. In this paper we will touch on the
crime investigation through the speciality known as forensic odontology. According to Keiser-Neilson, forensic odontology is a branch of forensic medicine which deals with the proper handling, examination and presentation of dental evidence in the best interest of justice.1 Forensic odontology involves the management, examination, evaluation and presentation of dental evidence in civil or criminal proceeding along with research. Thus, forensic odontologist assists the legal authorities by examining
MDS Oral Surgery in Karnataka “Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” is a surgical branch of Dentistry. It deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of the diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. Specialization in this branch is a three-year post-graduation programme. Oral and Maxillofacial surgical procedures range from a simple tooth extraction to the complex and extensive surgeries. Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons work to improve the function and appearance of the
Forensic odontology is that branch of forensic medicine which in the interests of justice, deals with the proper examination, handling and presentation of dental evidence in the court of law. This branch is an investigative aspect of dentistry that analyzes dental evidence for human identification. (1) Sex determination is imperative in determining the biological profile of a person by a forensic investigator and becomes the first priority in the process of identification in the cases of natural
MDS Periodontology in Karnataka Periodontology is a three-year post-graduation programme that involves the study and the management of periodontal diseases. Periodontal diseases are the bacterial infections that affect the supporting structures of the teeth which include the gums, cementum, periodontal membranes, and alveolar bone. Students who opt for this post-graduation course learn the methods to diagnose, prevent, and treat the illnesses and improve the functionality, well-being, and appearance
Forensic Odontology, or forensic dentistry forms a combination of art and science of dental medicine and was defined by Keiser-Neilson in 1970 (2) as the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence which are presented in the interest of justice.In general, forensic dentists are responsible for practices covering broader areas which includes Identification of human fragmentary measures, identification in mass disasters, assessment of bite marks and injuries, age estimation and