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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