Forensic odontology refers to the science and practice of dentistry which may be applied to help solve litigation in both criminal and civil cases. It is a specialist branch of dentistry that assists the legal system in the handling, analysis and interpretation of dental evidence. Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice pulls together the very latest research findings and advice on best practice and essential skills, including aspects of forensic science that provide a well-rounded educational experience for the reader. Chapters provide coverage of anatomy and morphology, mortuary…mehr
Forensic odontology refers to the science and practice of dentistry which may be applied to help solve litigation in both criminal and civil cases. It is a specialist branch of dentistry that assists the legal system in the handling, analysis and interpretation of dental evidence.
Forensic Odontology: Principles and Practice pulls together the very latest research findings and advice on best practice and essential skills, including aspects of forensic science that provide a well-rounded educational experience for the reader. Chapters provide coverage of anatomy and morphology, mortuary techniques, physical anthropology, applied forensic sciences, child and elder abuse, and facial approximation. The text introduces the various topics and discusses underpinning philosophies without being an exhaustive historical treatise. Appropriate case studies are used to highlight issues, and references to current research are provided to stimulate further reading and research.
Written by experienced practitioners in the field, this informative introductory text is invaluable to graduate and undergraduate students, as well as experienced dentists, wishing to gain experience or pursue a career in forensic odontology. This text will be a welcome addition to the forensic odontological libraries of all practicing forensic odontologists.
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Contributors xiv
Dedications xvi
Preface xviii
1 Foundation knowledge in forensic odontology 1 Jules A. Kieser, Jane A. Taylor, Zaf Khouri and Maurice Churton
Introduction 1
A short history of forensic odontology 2
Forensic odontology in Australia 5
Forensic odontology in New Zealand 10
Working as an odontologist 19
References 20
2 Jurisprudence and forensic practice 23 David L. Ranson
Legal systems and the healthcare community 23
Types of law 28
The coronial system 32
The investigators within the coroner's jurisdiction 38
Court procedures and the expert medical witness 41
Long-term preparation 48
Medium-term preparation 48
Short-term preparation 49
Logistics of appearing as a witness 49
Refreshing memory 50
Revision of medical knowledge 51
Medico-legal analysis 52
Pre-trial conference 52
Entering the court 53
Conversations outside the court 53
Appearance and behaviour 54
Report writing 57
Reference 63
Recommended reading 63
3 Anatomy and morphology 64 Mark Leedham and Erin F. Hutchinson
Dental anatomy and morphology 64
Morphogenetic fields 65
Additional teeth 66
Hypodontia 70
Shape anomalies 72
Peg lateral incisors 72
General head and neck anatomy 73
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) 73
Infratemporal fossa 74
Pterygopalatine fossa 74
Mandibular nerve 75
Salivary glands 75
Oral cavity 76
Blood supply and lymphatic drainage of the orodental tissues 77
Osteology of the juvenile and adult craniofacial complex 77
Neurocranium 77
Frontal bone 80
Parietal bone 84
Occipital bone 86
Temporal bone 95
Sphenoid bone 103
Viscerocranium 110
Zygomatic bone 110
Lacrimal bone 113
Ethmoid bone 114
Inferior nasal concha 116
Vomer bone 117
Nasal bone 119
Maxilla 119
Palatine 125
Mandible 126
References 130
4 Forensic pathology 134 David L. Ranson and Norman Firth
