Orthodontic Use of Documentation in Identification of a Skeletonized Body in Legal Dental Practice

Abstract

ARAUJO, L. G.; PARANHOS, L. R.; SILVEIRA, T. C. P.; GUIMARÃES, M. A. & SILVA, R. H. A. Orthodontic use of documentation in identification of a skeletonized body in legal dental practice. ABSTRACT: The analysis of dental records is an essential tool for human identification. The present study aimed to highlight the importance of dental records for identification of skeletonized bodies. In form of conclusion, the method of dental identification using dental records represents a valid option for forensic dentistry.