Importance of Dental Records: A Forensic Perspective

Vivek Mehta

doi:10.53275/inapfo.2231-1092-2231-15721115

Importance of Dental Records: A Forensic Perspective

Vivek Mehta Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry Faculty of Dentistry, Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi

DOI: https://doi.org/10.53275/inapfo.2231-1092-2231-15721115

Keywords: Dental Records, Forensic, odontology, age estimation.

Abstract

Dental records serve as an important source of information in medico-legal cases in general dental practice. It contains valuable diagnostic and treatment information which can aid in the identification of individuals which is otherwise difficult in the absence of personal information and fingerprints.

Published

2021-12-31

Issue

Vol 11 No 01 (2022): Journal of Indo-Pacific Academy of Forensic Odontology

Section

Articles

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