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JESSICA WONG
SBF6-04
Forensic Odontology
Every human body ages in a similar manner, the teeth also follow a
semi-standardized pattern. These quantitative measurements help
establish relative age of person.
Each human has an individual set of teeth which can be traced back
to established dental records to find missing individuals.
Teeth is made of enamel (hardest tissue of the body) so it can withstand
trauma (decomposition, heat degradation, water immersion, and
desiccation) better than other tissues in body.
Teeth are a source of DNA: dental pulp or a crushed tooth can provide
nuclear or mitochondrial DNA that to help identify a person.
Who practices Forensic Odontology and what do they do?
Forensic Odontologists
Must have DDS degree
Should have specialized training
in the field through lectures (not
required)
Forensic dentists help:
Identify human remains
(individual and mass)
Analyze bite marks
Bite marks are compared to
known teeth molds to find
Top: Forensic Odontologist
analyzing animal teeth for
origin of bite injuries
comparison. Estimate age of the victim and
Side: Seal for American Board of
perpetrator
Forensic Odontology. Trace dental malpractice
History of Forensic Odontology
Premolars
Canine
Incisors
Shape
Root type
Types of teeth.
Left to right: Incisor, Canine, Premolar, molar.
Teeth through the years
Childhood Adulthood
Primary teeth sprout from milk buds and Permanent adult teeth come in when
are temporary. Once they fall out, primary teeth fall out; they are permanent
permanent teeth as seen on the other side because they establish roots inside the
gums. Third molar come in around the
appear. mid teenage years.
Standard Teeth Development
for Age Determination
Individual Characteristics
Size of tooth
Shape of tooth
Shape of root
Placement of tooth
Quantity of teeth
Combinations of dental work
done:
Crowns
Extractions
Bridge
Fillings
Root canals
References
•SLIDE 1 :
http://www.angelliftdental.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/3652330-800x720.jpg.w300h33
•SLIDE 2: www.forensicsciencesfoundation.org
•SLIDE 3: www.forensicsciencesfoundation.org
•SLIDE 4: http://img55.imageshack.us/img55/4073/zdg9.jpg
•SLIDE 5: http://www.dentalforensics.com/bite%20mark%20injury.htm
•SLIDE 6: http://www.cse.msu.edu/~cse891/Sect601/CaseStudy/ForensicOdontology.pdf
•SLIDE 7: http://www.cse.msu.edu/~cse891/Sect601/CaseStudy/ForensicOdontology.pdf
•SLIDE 8: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/1138.htm
•SLIDE 9: http://www.diyfather.com/files/baby_teeth.jpg
http://medicalimages.allrefer.com/large/development-of-permanent-teeth.jpg
•SLIDE 10: http://a.abcnews.com/images/TheLaw/nm_bite_080514_mn.jpg
•SLIDE 11: http://www.dentalforensics.com/bite%20mark%20injury.htm
•SLIDE 12: http://www.cse.msu.edu/~cse891/Sect601/CaseStudy/ForensicOdontology.pdf
•SLIDE 13: http://www.sciencemag.org/content/vol309/issue5736/images/small/309_892_F2.gif
•SLIDE 14: http://thetoothfairy.net/images/awm.jpg
http://forensicfact.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/image015.jpg
http://www.dentalforensics.com/bite%20mark%20injury.htm
•SLIDE 15-17: http://www.cse.msu.edu/~cse891/Sect601/CaseStudy/ForensicOdontology.pdf
•SLIDE 18: http://phampl.com/biteck.jpg
http://www.dentalforensics.com/bite%20mark%20injury.htm
http://eforensicmed.googlepages.com/800px-Cyst_-_wisdom_tooth.jpg/800px-Cyst_-_wisdom_tooth-full.jpg
•SLIDE 19-20: http://www.cse.msu.edu/~cse891/Sect601/CaseStudy/ForensicOdontology.pdf