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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. --
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John Wiley & Sons Inc.,
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| Publisher Address: | Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : |
| Publication Dates: | 2016. |
| Literature type: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118864418 |
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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 i |
| Carrier Form: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781118864388 1118864387 9781118864401 1118864409 9781118864418 1118864417 1118864441 9781118864449 |
| Index Number: | RA1062 |
| CLC: | D919 |
| Contents: | Foundation knowledge in forensic odontology -- Jurisprudence and forensic practice -- Anatomy and morphology -- Forensic pathology -- Human identification -- Mortuary techniques -- Age assessment -- Bite marks -- Forensic odontology in disaster victim identification -- Forensic anthropology -- Introduction -- Odontology opinions -- Forensic odontology management -- Application of post-mortem computed tomography to forensic odontology. |