Forensic Dentistry, Second Edition
Book Features
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- Language: English
- ISBN10: 1420078364
Book Overview
>>>The identification of unknown people and the estimation of age, race, and gender are amongst the chief functions of forensic dentistry. Other crucial applications include the investigation and evaluation of bitemarks and oral injuries in abuse circumstances and evaluating, reporting, and testifying in civil litigation instances. Twelve years after the benchmark first edition of this book explored these topics, the extended-awaited Forensic Dentistry, Second Edition gives a thorough update and revision of the materials. Providing insight from a lot of new contributors on the cutting edge of forensic science and odontology, this new edition expands the book’s scope to consist of a broader historical and theoretical evaluation, a thorough assessment of the past decade’s developments, and a far-reaching projection of future trends. New topics in the second edition include: Forensic dental radiography Age estimation Jurisprudence and legal troubles History of forensic dentistry Landmark cases, which includes September 11th and Hurricane Katrina In order for forensic odontology to continue to progress as a specialty of forensic science, there should be a constant stream of new concepts and original and applied investigation. Heavily illustrated and enhanced with a 16-page color insert with added images, this volume captures the vital concerns that confront today’s forensic dentist, explores the field’s limitations, and provides a window on the future of this crucial sector inside the forensic identification science arena….
