title: Dental orthopantomogram biometrics system for human identification.
abstract: Fingerprinting is the most widely accepted method of identification of people. But in cases of disfigured, decomposed, burnt or fragmented bodies, it is of limited value. Teeth and dental restorations on the other hand are extremely resistant to destruction by fire. They retain a number of their original characteristics, which are often unique and hence offer a possibility of rather accurate and legally acceptable identification of such remains. This study was undertaken to evaluate the utility of orthopantomography for human identification and propose a coding system for orthopantomogram (OPG), which can be utilized as an identification tool in forensic sciences.
authors.affiliation: Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, L.N. Medical College and Research Center & J.K. Hospital, Bhopal, MP, India.
authors.forename: Sandeep
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.forename: Darpan
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Bhargava
authors.forename: Ashwini
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Deshpande
mesh_terms: D059019:Clinical Coding / Q000379:methods*; D003817:Dentition; D005553:Forensic Dentistry / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic