Forensic Odontology: Forsci

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It is the hardest tissue of the body. What teeth is made of and can withstand trauma and decomposition.

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Enamel

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It can provide mitochondrial DNA that will help identify a person

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Dental pulp or crushed tooth

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First body identified using teeth in 66 AD

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Lollia Paulina

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First forensic dentist who identified the fallen soldiers

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Paul revere

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Number of teeth in an adult mouth

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32

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4 types of teeth (MPCI)

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Molar

Premolar

Canine

Incisor

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2 types of dentition

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1. Primary dentition/Deciduous teeth

2. Permanent Dentition

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Primary dentition

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-erupt first

-20 primary teeth

-develops 4 months into conception

-teeth eruption starts at 6 months of age

-dental formula: I2, C1, M2

(2 INCISORS, 1 CANINE, 2 MOLARS)

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Permanent dentition:

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-replace deciduous teeth

-first molar at the age of 6-7 years

-32 permanent teeth

-dental formula: 12, C1, M3

(2 INCISORS, 1 CANINE, 3 MOLARS)

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Impressions from the teeth found on the skin

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Bite marks

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Limitation of a Forensic Odontologist:

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You need to have an anti-mortem record (before death); dental crown and dental filling

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The application of the arts and sciences of dentistry to the legal system

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Forensic Odontology