A peerless method for identification of removable prosthesis

Introduction: Forensic Odontology is the branch of dentistry, that plays a very important role in identification of individuals involved in accident, natural and mass disaster, civil unrest and also in genocide crimes. When natural teeth are not present, marking or labeling of removable partial dent...

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Main Authors: Atul Bhardwaj, Sami Aldhuwayhi, Smita Singh Bhardwaj
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-01-01
Series:Saudi Dental Journal
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S101390521930149X
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Summary:Introduction: Forensic Odontology is the branch of dentistry, that plays a very important role in identification of individuals involved in accident, natural and mass disaster, civil unrest and also in genocide crimes. When natural teeth are not present, marking or labeling of removable partial denture plays an important role in the personal identification. The aim of this study was to obtain a denture identification technique that should be easy, less expensive, long lasting, and standardized. Methods & materials: This poster illustrates an inclusion of the casted individual national identification number that is printed in the patient’s residence or national identity card issued by the ministry of interior of country in the lingual surface of mandibular removable partial denture. Result: The label used in this method is durable and can withstand high temperature, it has less chances of deterioration, and is visible radio graphically. It provides all important information about an individual that is standardized, reliable, and is also easily accessible from any remote location. Conclusion: This technique is easy, less expensive, long lasting, visible radio graphically, and a standardized method of identification.
ISSN:1013-9052