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What about it ?
Forensic odontology
Whether you're a dental student looking for a unique field to explore or a big fan of police investigations, this presentation is made for you !
But what is forensics odontology ?
Bite marks
Dental chronology
Crime scene
X-rays
Forensic record
Dental impression
Identification
Dental DNA profiling
Forensic odontology involves the handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidences in the context of criminal justice.
The different fiels of application
* wich can be crucial in both criminal and civil cases
Body identification
Assessment of oral and dental trauma
Age estimation *
The methods used
Dental radiographs
Bite mark analysis
Dental impression molds
Famous case
Ted Bundy
The Ted Bundy case is one of the most infamous serial killer cases in American history. He was active during the 1970s, targeting young women across several states. His charm and inteligence allowed him to evade capture multiple times, but forensic odontology played a crucial rol in his conviction.
The body of one of his victims, Lisa Levy, had a distinct bite mark. Investigators took detailed photographs and dental impressions of it. Bundy had distinctive, crooked, and chipped teeth, wich were unusual and easily identifiable. Dental experts took impressions of Bundy's teeth after his arrest and compared them with the bite marks found on Levy's body.