Jayasankar P. Pillai, R. Babu, Chintan Pathak, E. Nuzzolese
{"title":"Dignified Management of the Dead from Humanitarian Forensic Odontology Perspective: A Need for the National and State Level Scientific Disaster Victim Identification Teams in India","authors":"Jayasankar P. Pillai, R. Babu, Chintan Pathak, E. Nuzzolese","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.616","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.616","url":null,"abstract":"Disasters are always unpredictable irrespective of their origin. The loss of human lives is a common outcome of disasters. Along with the physical and emotional trauma sustained by the victims, there is the additional responsibility of handling the deceased. Though there is an exclusive component with the management of the dead in place the specific issue about identifying them is still a complex process. Humanitarian forensics especially involves handling, identifying and disposing the dead bodies. It requires the application of the principles of forensic sciences in a multidisciplinary way. The role of forensic odontologists and anthropologists is not only restricted to the scientific collection of dental data from the dead body but also the proper utilization of the antemortem dental data to successfully establish the identity of the deceased, either alone or combined with secondary characteristics. Elaborate and comprehensive information with justification on the role of dental data and forensic odontologists in the dignified management of the dead need to be highlighted to the Disaster Management authorities. Several International organizations have pointed out the importance of odontology features in human identification. Moreover, forensic odontologists and general dentists are also involved in the international disaster victim identification teams. The present article provides basic knowledge on disaster risk management and the institutional framework in Disaster Management and also highlights the role of forensic odontology in disaster victim identification. It calls for national and state disaster victim identification teams with the involvement of forensic odontologists.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"28 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81577532","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Bommanavar, Moham Anj, M. Karuppaiah, Yashwant Ingale, Manjusa Ingale
{"title":"Dermatoglyphics – A Concise Review on Basic Embryogenesis, Classification and Theories of Formation of Fingerprints","authors":"S. Bommanavar, Moham Anj, M. Karuppaiah, Yashwant Ingale, Manjusa Ingale","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.615","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.615","url":null,"abstract":"The study of fingerprints known as Dermatoglyphics, has been utilized for individual identification in forensics for greater than 2000 years. They have been fully analyzed from various points of views such as embryogenesis, patterns of fingerprints and empirical mechanisms on how they are formed. Several studies have also linked them to certain human features such as gender, etc. This review paper is a systematic compilation on basic embryogenesis, classification of fingerprints and several canonical mechanisms involved in fingerprint formation. The knowledge about this is essential and can open new innovative areas for researchers working in forensics that can help solve the criminal disputes and cases.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"14 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82506082","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rasika B. Pawar, S. Palaskar, S. Patil, Pargatsingh T Kathuriya, Saurabh Pawar, R. Gore
{"title":"Volumetric Analysis of Teeth using Cone Beam Computed Tomography for Age Estimation among the Indian Residents: A Pilot Study","authors":"Rasika B. Pawar, S. Palaskar, S. Patil, Pargatsingh T Kathuriya, Saurabh Pawar, R. Gore","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.611","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.611","url":null,"abstract":"Background: In forensic odontology, dental age estimation is important. Deposition of secondary dentin is a more significant method in dental age predicton. This secondary dentin decreases the size of the pulp cavity. Thus, pulp size is reduced with advancing age. Therefore, the tooth to pulp size area ratio goes on increasing as age increases. Aim: To assess the ratio of “pulp/tooth volume” in single and multi- rooted teeth by Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) and correlate with the age. Objective: 1. To analyse ratio of pulp/ tooth volume in single and multi-rooted teeth, 2. To evaluate accuracy of the Yang’s formula available for age estimation, 3. To generate the formula for multi rooted teeth and correlate with the age. Methodology: 150 extracted teeth of which 50 permanent maxillary canines, 50 maxillary first premolars and 50 permanent maxillary first molars were collected and subjected to CBCT scanning for volumetric analysis. ‘Pulp Volume (PV)’, ‘Tooth Volume (TV)’ and ‘Pulp/Tooth Volume Ratio (PTVR)’ were calculated. Result: Linear regression analyses established that the chronological age and PTVR correlated with each other. Pearson correlation coefficient showed TV, PV and PTVR were inversely proportional to age. Conclusion: This study revealed that permanent maxillary canine has the best correlation with age followed by First molar and First premolar.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81873253","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Forensic Odontology during the Pandemic COVID-19","authors":"S. Balagopal","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.578","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/2/2020.578","url":null,"abstract":"No Abstract.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83056037","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral Autopsy – Dental Surgeon’s Perspective","authors":"S. Rajkumari","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.9","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Autopsy is routinely performed by the coroner in all medico-legal cases but the dental expertise is rarely sought. However, oral autopsy involving careful visual examination, imaging and laboratory methods can aid in solving the enigma associated with legal aspects of crime scene and death investigation. Aim: To illustrate the importance of oral autopsy during routine post-mortem examination. Data Sources: Pub-Med, Google Scholar search engines were used to extract the data. Conclusion: Oral autopsy performed as an adjuvant to regular autopsy procedure will definitely benefit in the legal investigation related to visually identifiable, decomposed, burnt or skeletonized corpse.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79240236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"ABO Genotyping from Pulp and Dentin Using DNA - A PCR Study","authors":"B. J. Lakshmi, M. Tejasvi","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.2","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Blood grouping has a major role in forensic science in the field of human identification. Aim of the Study: Aim of this study was to determine ABO genotyping from pulp and dentin using PCR method. Objectives: To determine PCR based blood grouping from the DNA isolated from tooth Pulp and Dentin. Materials and Meathods: Dental pulp tissue and Dentin was collected from 20 permanent teeth and DNA extraction was carried out from pulp using (modified proteinase –K method) and from dentin using phenol/chloroform(organic method). PCR procedure was carried out and samples were subjected to agarose gel electrophoresis and blood group was determined using specific PCR primers for ABO genotyping. Results: Among the 20 samples of pulp tissue, 17 samples showed accurate results in PCR method in comparison with slide agglutination method. Among the 20 samples of dentin, blood grouping from dentin was not possible as the quantity and purity of DNA from dentin samples were not optimal. Sensitivity of 85% and specificity of 50% was noticed from the samples of pulp. Conclusion: PCR was found to be an effective method in determination of blood group from teeth. Thus our study states that isolation of DNA can be done from both pulp and dentin and the blood grouping can be done from tooth pulp by PCR method. Hence PCR method can be used for identification of individuals which adds beneficiary value to forensic dentistry.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"2006 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86916493","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jayasankar P. Pillai, Sonam Rambia, T. Chokkalingam, Balamurugan Asaithambi
{"title":"Awareness of Forensic Odontology among Dental Students, Academicians, and Dental Practitioners in Gujarat: A Questionnaire Based, Cross Sectional Study","authors":"Jayasankar P. Pillai, Sonam Rambia, T. Chokkalingam, Balamurugan Asaithambi","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.7","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This survey aimed to evaluate the awareness of forensic odontology (FO) subject among dental students, dental academicians (DAs), and dental practitioners (DPs) in Gujarat state. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire sheet containing 14 questions was answered by 607 participants consisting of dental students, DAs, and DPs in Gujarat. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize the responses, and the results were presented as frequencies and percentages. The Chi‑square test was used to compare the responses among the groups, and the level of significance was set at P < 0.05. Results: A total of 607 participants answered the questionnaire form. Out of 212 UG students, 175 (82.5%) were aware of the FO branch and 181 (85.4%) agreed to FO as a promising field in dentistry. The majority of the undergraduate (UG) students agreed that FO should be taught as a separate subject at UG and postgraduate level. The majority of the participants (95.7%) agreed that dental evidence plays an important role in forensic cases. Nearly 80% of the respondents agreed for a separate PG course in FO and around 37% of them opted for MDS course in FO. Bitemark analysis and dental age estimations were considered the promising domains in FO by >80% of the participants. Conclusion: This questionnaire study was performed to analyze the awareness of FO among dental students, DPs, and DAs. The majority of the study participants were aware of FO. A thorough review of the literature on a similar topic was also done.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"385 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84975480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Radiologic Evaluation of Odontometric and Osteologic Traits for Gender Determination in Adult Ethnic Tamil Population","authors":"Ramya Mahalingam, A. James, Lekshmy Jeyan","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.8","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Odontometric and osteologic trait have always served as an excellent resource in anthropological, genetic, odontologic, and forensic investigations. Traits: The aim of this study was to find the most reliable method for gender determination by correlating both the odontometric and osteologic variables. Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted using digital panoramic radiographs of 400 individuals (200 males and 200 females) with age ranging from 20 to 50 years. Standardized digital panoramic radiographs of patients taken as part of pretreatment planning for implants, extractions of third molars, and for periodontal diseases were selected from the archives. Measurements were done using IMAGE Pro software. Results: Mesiodistal width of 17–47 exhibited significant gender variation. Osteologic parameters such as ramus dimension and the gonial angle also showed significant gender variation and the mandibular asymmetry was significant in both the genders. Conclusion: Correlation of the two group of traits showed strong positive predictive values attributable for gender determination.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"74414916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. Vignesh, C. Rekha, S. Annamalai, P. Norouzi, D. Sharmin
{"title":"A Comparative Evaluation between Dermatoglyphic Patterns and the Permanent Molar Relationships – An Attempt to Predict the Future Malocclusions","authors":"R. Vignesh, C. Rekha, S. Annamalai, P. Norouzi, D. Sharmin","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.11","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Due to the similar duration of development, finding the dermatoglyphic patterns to predict malocclusions can help a pediatric dentist to attempt any necessary preventive and interceptive orthodontic therapies. Aim: To assess the correlation between different dermatoglyphic patterns with the permanent molar relationships. Materials and Methods: 300 children who are 14-16 years old with completely erupted 2nd permanent molars up to occlusal table were recruited and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the proforma. Finger prints of these subjects were recorded with ink and roller method. Forensic analyst analysed the prints and classified based on the classification given by Galton and also calculated the finger ridge count as given by Cummins and Midlo Statistical analysis used: Chi-Square test was applied to compare proportions between all the groups and also for gender comparison. Fisher’s exact test was used when any expected cell frequency of less than five were obtained. Paired t-Test and McNemar’s test were applied to compare values between right and left hand. Results: Class I children showed absence of arch pattern in thumb and little finger of left hand; and higher total finger ridge count in right hand when compared to left hand. Children with Class II molar relationship had a significant association with presence of arch pattern in thumb finger of left hand; and presence of whorl pattern in both left and right ring fingers. Class III had a significant association with presence of loop pattern in left thumb finger and little finger; absence of arch pattern in thumb of right hand. Conclusion: Dermatoglyphics can be a useful non-invasive analytical tool to predict malocclusions in permanent dentition and sometimes, to identify an individual. Further studies with larger sample size are required to provide an insight into its significant correlations.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"75936720","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
G. Jani, Wenona Star Lavin, Suresh Ludhwani, A. Johnson
{"title":"An Overview of Three Dimensional (3D) Technologies in Forensic Odontology","authors":"G. Jani, Wenona Star Lavin, Suresh Ludhwani, A. Johnson","doi":"10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jfds/12/1/2020.4","url":null,"abstract":"Three-dimensional (3D) modalities are frequently applied in forensic practice as it tends to give complete information of the evidence merely by touching which has resulted in increased usage in legal medicine and forensic sciences. A number of sub-disciplines of forensic science utilises 3D modalities in an inter-disciplinary manner viz. forensic anthropology, forensic archaeology, forensic odontology, crime-scene investigation, pattern analysis and recovery, courtroom visualisation and ballistic comparison. With appropriate knowledge and utilisation of 3D scanning, modelling and printing technologies, innovative approaches can be implemented for identification in forensic cases. Given that these technologies are evolving rapidly and changing the face of forensic science, the present article collates current developments, working and applications of non-contact scanning techniques, modeling and 3D printing techniques.","PeriodicalId":89172,"journal":{"name":"Journal of forensic dental sciences","volume":"68 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72874565","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}