title: Significance of the recent extraction to the postmortem dental identification: a case study.
abstract: This case report illustrates the significance of the partially healed extraction site to the postmortem dental identification process. It presents the remains of two individuals with documented extractions--one, 6 1/2 months prior to death, the second, only three weeks prior to death. These photographs, compiled with others, can be used as a guideline for the forensic scientist who seldom has the opportunity to study skeletonized remains.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001344:Autopsy; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007568:Jaw / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008297:Male; D013997:Time Factors; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014945:Wound Healing