Engraved fixed restorations to facilitate identification in forensic dentistry.
A procedure for making accurate identification markings on metal crowns and fixed partial dentures with minimal cost is described. The markings can aid in identification of unknown bodies within a short period of time if this procedure becomes routine and is recognized by forensic odontologists.
Dimashkieh
M R
MR
Department of Restorative Dental Sciences, King Saud University, College of Dentistry, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
al-Shammery
A R
AR
D003442:Crowns; D003821:Denture Identification Marking / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003830:Denture, Partial, Fixed; D006801:Humans