Forensic dentistry case book 8 : taking identification to a higher level

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Authors

Bernitz, Herman
Saayman, Gert

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South African Dental Association

Abstract

Dental identification of decomposed, burned and mutilated remains usually involves comparing the ante-mortem with the post-mortem dental records of the suspected victim. This procedure is dependent on the availability of usable ante-mortem records obtained from the respective dentist or dental specialist.

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Dental identification, Victim, Ante-mortem records, Post-mortem dental records, Dentist, Dental specialist

Sustainable Development Goals

SDG-03: Good health and well-being

Citation

Bernitz, H. & Saayman. G. 2017, 'Forensic dentistry case book 8 : taking identification to a higher level', South African Dental Journal, vol. 72, no. 2, pp. 85.